Research Opportunities
Research topics include knowledge-based systems, logic, multi-agent systems, distributed systems, machine learning, data mining, computational linguistics, natural language processing, information theory and information retrieval. A central goal of the research is to develop intelligent agents, which have weak properties such as autonomy, social ability, reactivity, proactivity, temporal continuity and goal orientedness as well as strong properties such as mobility, benevolence, rationality, collaborative ability and adaptivity. Past and current projects include knowledgeable agents, text mining, text categorization, question/answering, biomedical Information Retrieval systems, Welsh-English translation, believable agents (e.g. chatbots), and artificial life agents.
Please read the guidance notes and select your topic from the directory of PhD research opportunities. Topics are listed by academic School and are based on the research interests of academic staff.
Please note the research project opportunities detailed here are NOT funded by the University. Candidates must secure their own funding to meet the costs of PhD study.
If you are a European or International student this research programme is one of those which allows you to develop a research project proposal as an initial and integral part of a Combined English / Study Skills and Research Course at the University before starting the PhD/MPhil degree.
European and International candidates who have already reached the required level of English can apply for entry onto the project of their choice by presenting a relevant research proposal when applying for admission.
Alternatively you may also consider developing your own research proposal based on the research specialisms within the school.
The opportunities which are currently available are outlined below.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
Type of University | Public |
Founded | 1884 |
Rank | Top 10 UK University for Student Satisfaction (2019) |
Intake Season | January and September |
Number of Programs available | 250 undergraduate and over 150 graduate |
Academic Departments | 14 |
Test Scores Accepted | IELTS or equivalent |
Graduate Employment Rate | 93% |
Financial Aid | Available as Scholarships and Awards |
Fee for the available programs varies for different courses as per their level and type. Tuition fee for some of the popular courses has been compiled as follows:
Undergraduate Courses
Name of Program | Tuition Fee (September 2020, in GBP, per year) |
---|---|
Arts and Humanities | 14,500 |
Business, Economics, Management & Marketing | 14,800 |
Computer Science | 16,300 |
Electronic Engineering | 16,800 |
Nursing | 18,000 |
Law | 14,800 |
Name of Program | Taught-based programs fee (in GBP, per year) | Research-based programs fee (in GBP, per year) |
---|---|---|
Arts and Humanities | 15,000 | 14,500 |
MBA/ Business Studies | 17,000 | 16,800 |
Computer Science | 16,100 | 17,800 |
Electronic Engineering | 16,800 | 17,800 |
Psychology | 16,800 | 18,300 |
Law | 15,500 | 15,000 |
International students are highly advised to have an idea of the expenses required to survive in a foreign land. While it is difficult to reveal an exact amount required, a rough estimated amount required for accommodation, travel and stay for aspirants looking to study in the UK is around 900 to 1100 GBP, per month for a single student living in Bangor.
A detailed list of expenses would look something like as has been tabulated below:
Type of Expenditure | Cost (in GBP, per month) |
---|---|
Meals | 74 |
Transportation | 80 |
Clothing | 42 |
Personal Care | 12 |
Phone and Internet | 27 |
Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) | MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK | £850 to £1,050 a month |
Entrance Exams in UK | TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590 |
Work and Study in UK | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in UK | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in UK | £348 |
Student Visa in UK | Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory. |
Intakes in UK | There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October. |
Top Job Sectors in UK | IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc. |
Economy in UK | Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
£ 18,000
Total
£ 18,000