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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Cathays Park Campus
Full Time
JUL-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Cathays Park Campus
Full Time
OCT-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Cathays Park Campus
Full Time
JAN-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Cathays Park Campus
Full Time
APR-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Cathays Park Campus
Full Time
JUL-26
3 Years
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Studying for a PhD or MPhil at the Cardiff School of Computer Science and Informatics offers you the opportunity to become part of a strong, dynamic and internationally successful research school. Research in computer science and informatics is all about going beyond current knowledge and technologies to build the computing systems of the future. Researchers here at Cardiff are currently working on new developments in areas like computer graphics, data mining, and ‘intelligent’ mobile systems. We hope that our research will enable new kinds of computing applications, products and systems to help people in areas like healthcare, the environment, security and business. Conducting research in computer science and informatics is exciting and challenging and we offer you the opportunity to work alongside our research staff who are leaders in their areas of expertise. They publish widely, edit and review for international journals, act as external examiners both within the UK and internationally, provide consultancy and secure research funding. Full-time duration - PhD 3 Years, MPhil 1 Year
A 2:1 Honours undergraduate degree or a master's degree, in computing or a related subject. Applicants with appropriate professional experience are also considered. Degree-level mathematics (or equivalent) is required for research in some project areas.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
Living Cost- The minimum cost of living as recommended by UKVI for studying outside London is £1,023 per month. The fee mentioned is for 2024/25 entry and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025/26 entry.
£25,450 per year
Students from EU
Living Cost- The minimum cost of living as recommended by UKVI for studying outside London is £1,023 per month. The fee mentioned is for 2024/25 entry and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025/26 entry.
£25,450 per year
Students from International
Living Cost- The minimum cost of living as recommended by UKVI for studying outside London is £1,023 per month. The fee mentioned is for 2024/25 entry and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025/26 entry.
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