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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Full Time
FEB-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Part Time
FEB-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Part Time
APR-25
6 years
Select a an exam type
Overview
If you're ready to take your existing qualifications and expertise in Operational Research and Logistics into a postgraduate research degree, Portsmouth is the perfect place for you.
We're showing how better analytics for healthcare, risk and security can have a positive impact on the lives and wellbeing of people around the world.
From how to make renewable energy cheaper and how to use new tech to make transport smarter, faster and greener, our Operational Research and Logistics research is helping public and private organisations around the world to answer these sort of complex questions – and when you study with us for a postgraduate research degree, you'll play your own part in transforming our expertise into impact.
Our research brings together the University's maths, technology, business and industrial research experts. and encompasses analytics, data, algorithms, system design, simulation, modelling, programming, forecasting – and a whole world of problem-solving.
What can a postgraduate research degree do for my career?
Once you complete your postgraduate research degree, you'll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.
Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you're an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity.
The entry requirements for a PhD, or MPhil include an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to interview.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£4,786 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£17,900 per year
Students from International
Full-time students: £17,900 - £19,200 (may be subject to annual increase)
Portsmouth is a small and lively island city that contains everything students need....