48 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) programme in Sensing, Processing, and AI for Defence and Security (SPADS) focuses on generation-after-next technologies for information processing in defence and security, spanning the entire range from hardware development to algorithmic AI development.
This doctoral programme with integrated study will train the next generation of UK defence engineers in cutting-edge and generation-after-next technologies in the areas of artificial intelligence, sensing and processing, and hardware design.
Through the training programme, which is co-designed with our industry and government partners, you will become a highly qualified professional engineer and will develop the solid technical foundations and skills required to work within multidisciplinary projects. You will also develop critical regulation and security knowledge to work with national and international companies.
The programme is jointly hosted by the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University. All students graduate with a joint degree awarded by both universities.
SPADS graduates will have gained substantial knowledge and experience, including:
This doctoral programme with integrated study will train the next generation of UK defence engineers in cutting-edge and generation-after-next technologies in the areas of artificial intelligence, sensing and processing, and hardware design.
Through the training programme, which is co-designed with our industry and government partners, you will become a highly qualified professional engineer and will develop the solid technical foundations and skills required to work within multidisciplinary projects. You will also develop critical regulation and security knowledge to work with national and international companies.
The programme is jointly hosted by the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University. All students graduate with a joint degree awarded by both universities.
SPADS graduates will have gained substantial knowledge and experience, including:
- a solid understanding of fundamental concepts from hardware and sensing and processing to software (provided via an intensive taught course)
- cutting-edge knowledge in a specialisation of their choosing
- practical experience of research
- a solid understanding of the ethics of research and development
- invaluable contacts with UK industry
- connections with an entire cohort of future leaders in research and development
Programme overview
Main Subject
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) programme in Sensing, Processing, and AI for Defence and Security (SPADS) focuses on generation-after-next technologies for information processing in defence and security, spanning the entire range from hardware development to algorithmic AI development.
This doctoral programme with integrated study will train the next generation of UK defence engineers in cutting-edge and generation-after-next technologies in the areas of artificial intelligence, sensing and processing, and hardware design.
Through the training programme, which is co-designed with our industry and government partners, you will become a highly qualified professional engineer and will develop the solid technical foundations and skills required to work within multidisciplinary projects. You will also develop critical regulation and security knowledge to work with national and international companies.
The programme is jointly hosted by the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University. All students graduate with a joint degree awarded by both universities.
SPADS graduates will have gained substantial knowledge and experience, including:
This doctoral programme with integrated study will train the next generation of UK defence engineers in cutting-edge and generation-after-next technologies in the areas of artificial intelligence, sensing and processing, and hardware design.
Through the training programme, which is co-designed with our industry and government partners, you will become a highly qualified professional engineer and will develop the solid technical foundations and skills required to work within multidisciplinary projects. You will also develop critical regulation and security knowledge to work with national and international companies.
The programme is jointly hosted by the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University. All students graduate with a joint degree awarded by both universities.
SPADS graduates will have gained substantial knowledge and experience, including:
- a solid understanding of fundamental concepts from hardware and sensing and processing to software (provided via an intensive taught course)
- cutting-edge knowledge in a specialisation of their choosing
- practical experience of research
- a solid understanding of the ethics of research and development
- invaluable contacts with UK industry
- connections with an entire cohort of future leaders in research and development
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
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