| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
This doctoral program explores the societal impacts of AI and focuses on research in sociotechnical futures. It includes skills workshops, a research project, and a supervisory team. Candidates will develop interdisciplinary academic approaches, innovative methodologies, and produce a rigorous thesis of up to 90,000 words. This program emphasizes professional development through research and career guidance support.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Learning:
- Doctoral skills online
- Doctoral skills workshop
- Research project
- Supervisory team
- Research content:
- Analysis of challenges posed by AI and its societal impacts
- Examination of fundamental theoretical and methodological knowledge covering sociotechnical futures
- Use of AI and algorithms across various domains
- Technology, automation, and climate change
- Interdisciplinary academic approaches
- Innovative qualitative and quantitative methods
- Policy agendas
- Creative thinking
- Rigorous data
- Significant piece of research aimed at contributing to the academic community through a large written thesis (typically up to 90,000 words)
- Professional Development:
- Crucial element of doctoral study
- Support for research and career development
- DoctoralSkills workshops and courses
Assessment:
- Assessment methods:
- Dissertation
- End point assessment
- Thesis
- Viva Voce
- Assessment description:
- Progression from MRes to PhD stage dependent on achievement of a current average grade Masters (at the point of application) normally of at least Merit (60%) grade
- Candidates expected to carry out supervised research at the leading edge of their chosen subject, which must then be written up as a substantial thesis
- Final stage of the PhD program is the oral or viva voce examination, in which students are required to defend the thesis to a Board of Examiners
Other:
- Interdisciplinary pathways with Lead Supervisor from the applicant’s home institution and the second supervisor from a different discipline
- Lead and Second Supervisors must be employed at one of the SWDTP’s partner institutions – Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, or UWE Bristol
University of Bath
Overview:
The University of Bath is a leading UK university with an international reputation for teaching and research excellence. It is known for its vibrant, friendly campus located in a historic city. The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Students at the University of Bath join a multicultural community on a vibrant campus. The university offers opportunities for placements and study abroad, helping students prepare for their careers through real-world experience.
Key Reasons to Study There:
High Rankings:
The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.Vibrant Campus:
The university boasts a vibrant and friendly campus with a multicultural student community.Real-World Experience:
Students have opportunities for placements and study abroad, providing valuable real-world experience.World-Leading Research:
The university's research is improving lives and changing the world, with a focus on tackling issues of global significance.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university is committed to reducing its environmental impact through ethical food sourcing, waste management, and generating sustainable energy. It also engages with the local community, supporting local students and collaborating with local organizations.
Entry Requirements:
- At least a 2:1 degree in a social science subject (or)
- An equivalent degree in another subject, together with substantial relevant work experience
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components
