The University of Central Lancashire is Preston-s government-run higher education and research institution. The University of Central Lancashire encompasses top-notch teaching, recreation, and accommodation facilities and also engages satellite campuses in Cumbria, Cyprus, and Burnley.
The academic structure of the University of Central Lancashire is classified into various schools delivering 400 undergraduate and more than 200 postgraduate programs. The University of Central Lancashire expands career-focused education in several disciplines of arts, engineering, applied and biomedical sciences, business and management, psychology, social science, community service, design and fashion, medicine and nursing, language and global studies, journalism, media studies, and sports.
The University of Central Lancashire is an international, multi-campus institution leading the way in contemporary learning with a diverse community and excellent teaching facilities. Internationally, the University of Central Lancashire comprises students and learners from more than 100 countries and has collaborations with across 123 institutions around the globe.
The University of Central Lancashire delivers comprehensive opportunities to students for practical work experience via long-term work placements, short-term internships, and study abroad programs. Being a truly international University, the University of Central Lancashire ranked in the world-s top 7% of universities.
The University of Central Lancashire-s innovative academics with research, innovation, and knowledge exchange is to impart high-quality international and world-class research that contends avant-garde challenges.
Address:  Fylde Rd, Preston PR1 2HE, United Kingdom
Phone:  +44 1772 201201
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Website:  https://www.uclan.ac.uk/
• BSc (Hons) Computing
• BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
• BSc (Hons) Interactive Media Technologies
• BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing and Security
• MSc Computer Science
• MSc Software Engineering
• MSc Data Science
• MSc Artificial Intelligence
• MSc Cyber Security
• MSc Advanced Computing
• MSc Big Data
• MSc Cloud Computing
• PhD in Computer Science
Researchers at the University of Central Lancashire are exploring the potential of computer science to investigate innovative solutions to real-world challenges and some of its research areas are;
• Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
• Games development
• Network technology
• Robotics
• Data Science
• Human-computer Interaction
• Software Engineering
• Cyber security
• Forensic computing
Computer science research topics at the University of Central Lancashire are;
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence:
• Automated Image Recognition
• Natural Language Processing
• Deep Learning
Network technology:
• Network Security
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Cloud Computing
Robotics:
• Autonomous Robotics
• Swarm Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
Data Science:
• Data Visualization
• Big Data Analytics
• Text Mining
Human-Computer Interaction:
• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
• Voice Interfaces
Software Engineering:
• Software Quality Assurance
• Software Testing
• Software Project Management
• Various computer science research labs and groups at the University of Central Lancashire are dedicated to furthering computer science knowledge and advancement.
• The Centre for Distributed Computing, Networks and Security (CDCONS), University of Central Lancashire
• Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (IAR), University of Central Lancashire
• Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (CAIML), University of Central Lancashire
• Computer Science Research Group (CSRG), University of Central Lancashire
• Centre for Autonomous Robotics and Cognitive Systems (CARCS), University of Central Lancashire
• Human-Machine Interaction Research Group (HMIRG), University of Central Lancashire
• Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Mining (CAIDM), University of Central Lancashire
• Centre for Computational Intelligence (CCI), University of Central Lancashire
• Bioinformatics Research Group (BRG), University of Central Lancashire
• Centre for Research into Machine Learning (CRML), University of Central Lancashire
Scholarships schemes for computer science at the University of Central Lancashire are;
• PhD Scholarship in Computer Science and Engineering
• Masters Scholarship in Computer Science
• Doctoral Scholarship in Computer Science and IT
• International Computer Science Scholarship
• University of Central Lancashire Preston Computer Science Merit Award
• Leverhulme Trust Doctoral Scholarship in Computer Science
• University of Central Lancashire Preston Computer Science and Technology Scholarship
• Global Computer Science Scholarship
• Research Scholarship in Computer Science and Information Technology
• Undergraduate Scholarship in Computer Science
Computer science-funded projects at the University of Central Lancashire Preston in the UK
• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
• Robotics And Autonomous Systems
• Natural Language Processing
• Evolutionary Algorithms
• Neural Networks
• Fuzzy Logic And Swarm Intelligence
• User Interface Design
• Usability Evaluation And User Experience Design
The University of Central Lancashire offers a range of doctoral programs.
To be eligible for a doctoral study at the University of Central Lancashire, applicants must hold a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree or an equivalent qualification.
The application process for doctoral studies is as follows;
• Applicants must submit an online application form by filling in personal information such as name, date of birth, contact details, and qualifications.
• Applicants must provide details of two academic references and transcripts of all degrees pursued.
• Applicants must also submit a research proposal with a clear statement of the research problem, objectives, methodology, and a timeline for the research completion.
• Next, the applicant will be invited to attend an interview and assessed on their research skills, knowledge, and experience.