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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Sheffield Hallam University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    MAY-24, OCT-24, FEB-25, MAY-25

  • Duration

    4 years

Course summary

Course summary

  • Undertake extensive, supervised studies in the Centre for Automation and Robotics Research
  • Specialise in pertinent topics; including computational intelligence and human-robot interaction
  • Develop useful research and teaching skills to assist in your project and your subsequent career
  • Graduate with an advanced qualification in a diverse, ever-expanding and exciting topic

In this course, you'll undertake specialist research into a robotics field of your choice. You'll benefit from cutting-edge facilities in the Centre for Automation and Robotics Research (CARR), as well as from the advice and tutelage of leading experts. You'll graduate with excellent credentials in a par

How you learn

As this is a research course, most of your work will be carried out independently. You will benefit from the support and expertise of your supervisory team; including a Director of Studies and a second supervisor who have specific interest in your chosen subject area. Common topics may include mechanics, electronics, sensing, computational intelligence, cognitive and developmental robotics and human-machine interaction technologies.

You learn through

  • Independent research
  • Mentoring with your supervisory team
  • Research training, including mandatory ethics and integrity sessions
  • Teacher training
  • Linux and ROS training
  • Optional extra training in Matlab, OpenGL, Indesign, Illustration and After Effects

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

  • Software and robotics
  • Academia.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,385per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

  • University League Table

    63rd

  • Campus address

    Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 1WB, England

Sheffield is a diverse student city in the centre of the UK and home to over 60,000 students from all over the world.
Sheffield Hallam's relationships with top international companies helps students access internships and build connections for their future career.
Sheffield Hallam offers a range of scholarships and funding support to help towards the cost of studying in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    82nd out of 115 26

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    120 53%

    87th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    63rd

    41
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.63 73%

    98th

    13

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