Information Studies MPhil/PhD
UCL (University College London)
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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UCL Information Studies is one of the only departments in the UK with research programmes in library and information studies, information science, archives and records management, publishing, and digital humanities. We can also offer unparalleled opportunities for cross-domain research, such as user studies and usability, metadata, the management of electronic resources, information governance, data science and semantic technologies for the humanities. UCL Information Studies undertakes ...Read more

UCL Information Studies is one of the only departments in the UK with research programmes in library and information studies, information science, archives and records management, publishing, and digital humanities. We can also offer unparalleled opportunities for cross-domain research, such as user studies and usability, metadata, the management of electronic resources, information governance, data science and semantic technologies for the humanities. UCL Information Studies undertakes research in fields including Librarianship, Archives and Records Management, Publishing, Information and Data Science, Machine Learning, Knowledge-based Artificial Intelligence and Digital Humanities, and offers doctoral study in these fields. Our research aims to develop the understanding and insight needed to shape the emerging information environment, while elucidating and building on the historical developments that have created it. We are the country's largest department of Information Studies located within one of the world's top ten universities and our teaching is built upon an international research reputation.

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A minimum of an upper-second class UK Bachelors degree in an appropriate subject, or a recognised taught Masters degree. Overseas qualifications of an equivalent standard from a recognised higher education institution are also accepted.

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£6,215 per year

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£29,800 per year

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UCL (University College London)
Gower Street London Camden WC1E 6BT United Kingdom
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