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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Part Time
SEP-25
4 years
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The Institute of Perception, Action and Behaviour (IPAB) focuses on how to link computational perception, representation, transformation and generation processes to external worlds, in theory and in practice.
This covers domains such as visual perception, dynamic control of robot systems, active sensing and decision making, biomimetic robotics, computer-based generation of external phenomena, such as images, music or actions, and agent-based interaction within computer games and animation.
Supported by the dynamic research culture of IPAB, you can develop robots that learn their own motor control, mimic animal behaviours, or produce autonomous and coordinated team actions. Or you can work with systems that interpret real images and video, or generate complex behaviour in animated characters.
We aim to link strong theoretical perspectives with practical hands-on construction, and provide the hardware and software support to realise this vision.
Career opportunities
While many of our graduates go on to highly successful academic careers, others find their niche in commercial research labs, putting their knowledge and skills to use in an industry setting. Several of our recent graduates have set up or joined spin-out robotics companies. Our graphics researchers have strong connections to the media and games industries.
Training and support
You carry out your research within a research group under the guidance of a supervisor. You will be expected to attend seminars and meetings of relevant research groups and may also attend lectures that are relevant to your research topic. Periodic reviews of your progress will be conducted to assist with research planning.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a computing or engineering field. You should have strong programming skills.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
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£31,500 per year
Students from EU
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£31,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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