Game Technologies PhD
University of Gloucestershire
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Undertake postgraduate research while drawing on university expertise. Our specialisms include VR, AR and MR, IoTs, mobile technology, gamification and serious games, user experiences and user interface development. We have a strong applied research focus and particular interests in work that engages with the concerns of the user, the needs of businesses and the rapid developments within the IT industry and engineering sectors. Our School of Computing & Engineering is active in pure and applied ...Read more

Undertake postgraduate research while drawing on university expertise. Our specialisms include VR, AR and MR, IoTs, mobile technology, gamification and serious games, user experiences and user interface development. We have a strong applied research focus and particular interests in work that engages with the concerns of the user, the needs of businesses and the rapid developments within the IT industry and engineering sectors. Our School of Computing & Engineering is active in pure and applied research, knowledge transfer and industrial projects. There are a number of dedicated laboratories for researchers and you’ll be joining a group of about 35 research candidates – all involved in extending both new knowledge and professional practice.We offer a range of further research training events, postgraduate researcher-led seminars, conferences and summer schools – as well as training offered through other universities and bodies.This diverse range of events helps you gain the skills and confidence you need to underpin your research journey.

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85/279
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Eduardo
04 Dec 23

I personally have made great friends have had such a good experience so far overall my lectures and lecturers have been great and supportive the campus together is a nice place..Read more

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charlotte
16 Nov 23

I really enjoy the lectures and studying. However I dont feel like my money is worth it and going in my course. Since it wont even pay for the sofewares we need or how powerful pc..Read more

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A masters degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic.

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£5,100 per year

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£12,775 per year

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I personally have made great friends have had such a good experience so far overall my lectures and lecturers have been great and supportive the campus together is a nice place...
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16 Nov 23
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I really enjoy the lectures and studying. However I dont feel like my money is worth it and going in my course. Since it wont even pay for the sofewares we need or how powerful pc...
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University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire , Cheltenham

University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a diverse, vibrant university with campuses across Cheltenham and Gloucester, in the southwest...

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University of Gloucestershire
The Park Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cheltenham Spa  0.5 miles away

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