Computer Science MSc by Research
Durham University
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We welcome applications from high quality candidates across all computer science areas. Our community of postgraduate students contributes to a range of exciting projects at the cutting-edge of current research sponsored by both the public sector, third-party and industrial scholarships. This draws on the departments strong research collaborations and industrial links with a range of both UK and international funding organisations.By joining us, you will become part of a vibrant and supportive ...Read more

We welcome applications from high quality candidates across all computer science areas. Our community of postgraduate students contributes to a range of exciting projects at the cutting-edge of current research sponsored by both the public sector, third-party and industrial scholarships. This draws on the department's strong research collaborations and industrial links with a range of both UK and international funding organisations.

By joining us, you will become part of a vibrant and supportive community of world-renowned researchers, undertaking work that demonstrates both originality and relevance. Durham offers the opportunity to work with leading academic staff in state of the art world-class facilities within a unique environment offered by the

  • collegiate system.

Key advantages of pursuing your research degree with us include:

Being part of a multi-disciplinary community with collaborations reaching out across the

  • university research
  • portfolio

    Working with world-class researchers who will individually help you with your professional and personal development

    The availability of advanced taught courses across all topics covered by the department

    The availability of professional development courses

    Being an active participant in established

  • research groups
  • , contributing to seminar programmes, publications and future research directions

    Having an opportunity to contribute to the department's teaching, to develop key communication skills and to gain first-hand experience at a leading research institution.

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Durham is a small city so students make up a very large proportion of the term time population, as a result you'll see people you know out and about all the time, something I..Read more

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For entry to the PhD you will be required to have achieved a 2:1 Bachelor's degree in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university (or equivalent).

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Durham University
The Palatine Centre Stockton Road Durham DH1 3LE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Durham  0.3 miles away
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