PhD in Information School
University of Sheffield
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Sheffield Main

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DEC

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Sheffield Main

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Sheffield Main

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Sheffield Main

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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6 Years

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The Information School at The University of Sheffield is a thriving community of students, educators and researchers dedicated to the study and advancement of the information field and its professions.Our field is characterised by its distinctive, interdisciplinary focus on the interactions between people, information and digital technologies. It has the ultimate goal of enhancing information access, and the management, sharing and use of information, to benefit society.Good information ...Read more

The Information School at The University of Sheffield is a thriving community of students, educators and researchers dedicated to the study and advancement of the information field and its professions.Our field is characterised by its distinctive, interdisciplinary focus on the interactions between people, information and digital technologies. It has the ultimate goal of enhancing information access, and the management, sharing and use of information, to benefit society.Good information empowers people and enriches their lives. Expertise to use, design and manage information products, services and systems effectively has never been more important than today, in our increasingly fast-moving and complex world.

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4/279
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4th
CUG Ranking
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16th

Entry requirements

A good first degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject (e.g., journalism, media, communication, sociology, political science)

Tuition fees

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£5,006 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Home Student Fees - 2025-26: GBP £5,006 to GBP £5,506

£25,080 per year

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Students from EU

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Overseas Student Fees - 2025-26: GBP £25,080 to GBP £25,580

£25,080 per year

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Overseas Student Fees - 2025-26: GBP £25,080 to GBP £25,580

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University of Sheffield
Western Bank Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 2TN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Sheffield  0.7 miles away
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