Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026
- Apply anytime.
Most PhD students start in October, so they move forward as one cohort, but you can start at any time of year.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 72
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Information Technology (IT), Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Business Information Systems
Overview
Through the critical review and systematic application of appropriate theories and research methods to professional work environments, this programme allows you to increase your knowledge about practice, develop new research findings and improve your professional competence.
The Information Science programme at University of Strathclyde has been designed for experienced professionals working in senior roles within the information profession. It offers a flexible and supportive method of study that allows you to continue in work whilst you study, develop a research programme that informs and enhances your own area of work, and study with some of the top Information Science researchers in the word. The DInfSci can be completed from wherever you are in the world.
Careers
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Postgraduate research at the Strathclyde Doctoral School
The Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a vibrant and comprehensive student-centred research and training environment in order to grow and support current and future research talent.
The School encompasses our four faculties and is committed to enriching the student experience, intensifying research outputs and opportunities, and ensuring training is at the highest level. As a postgraduate researcher, you'll automatically become a member of the Strathclyde Doctoral School.
Programme Structure
Research areas
- Data Science & Machine Learning
- Interactive Information Retrieval
- Information Behaviour
- Information Engagement
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 72
Other requirements
General requirements
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
- your full contact details
- transcripts and certificates of all degrees
- proof of English language proficiency if English isn't your first language
- two references, one of which must be academic
- funding or scholarship information
- research proposal of 250 to 1,000 words in length, detailing the subject area and topic to be investigated
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 49,088 AUD / year ≈ 26,000 GBP / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents: 9,889 AUD / year ≈ 5,238 GBP / year
Living costs
Glasgow
United Kingdom
1,171-1,911 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Information Science.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- CEDAR, EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber-Physical Systems for Medicines and Development Manufacturing — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Anytime — Merit-based — University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 — Independent provider: U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 — Independent provider: ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 — Independent provider: ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — Independent provider: OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant: 19000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — Independent provider: Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 — Merit-based — Independent provider: Boustany Foundation
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant: 6000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Independent provider: Amber Scholar
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based — Independent provider: IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 — Independent provider: Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Independent provider: Salvado Law
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant: 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Independent provider: UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Independent provider: Anonymous Hope Fund
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified — Independent provider: IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 — Independent provider: The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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