Computer Science PhD, MPhil - Algorithm Design, Analysis, and Engineering
University of Leicester
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Computing at Leicester offers supervision for the degrees of:Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - full-time and part-timeMaster of Philosophy (MPhil) - full-time and part-timeSupervision and research areasWe offer PhD and MPhil supervision in Computer Science in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including:Algebraic and Categorical Structures and MethodsAlgorithm Design, Analysis, and EngineeringCreative ComputingDeduction, Rewriting, and TransformationModels of Software ...Read more

Computing at Leicester offers supervision for the degrees of:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - full-time and part-time

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - full-time and part-time

Supervision and research areas

We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in Computer Science in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including:

Algebraic and Categorical Structures and Methods

Algorithm Design, Analysis, and Engineering

Creative Computing

Deduction, Rewriting, and Transformation

Models of Software Intensive Systems

Software Evolution

Knowledge Discovery and Machine Learning

PhD description

PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The research is normally completed over a maximum period of 3.0-3.5 years (full-time) or 6.0-6.5 years (part-time).

A fourth year (full-time) or seventh year (part-time) or the remaining part of this can be used to prepare the thesis for examination. The thesis should not normally exceed 50,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.

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36/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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35th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th
What students say
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Namit singh
18 Dec 24

Best part of the uni is it's facilities like the David Wilson Library and sports centers,student union , career hub etc. Accommodation is decent, with options in the city and The..Read more

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Akshita
17 Dec 24

The best aspects are the study spaces..Read more

Entry requirements

You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.

Tuition fees

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£4,786 per year

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£23,650 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

2024/25 academic year: £23,650 - £33,250 per ternational fees vary according to the nature of the research project to be undertaken. The applicable fee will be determined at the point an offer of admissions is made and will be stated on the offer letter.

£23,650 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

2024/25 academic year: £23,650 - £33,250 per ternational fees vary according to the nature of the research project to be undertaken. The applicable fee will be determined at the point an offer of admissions is made and will be stated on the offer letter.

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Namit singh
18 Dec 24
Computer Science (with a Year in Industry) BSc (Hons)
Best part of the uni is it's facilities like the David Wilson Library and sports centers,student union , career hub etc. Accommodation is decent, with options in the city and The...
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Akshita
17 Dec 24
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
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University of Leicester
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The University of Leicester, established in 1921, is celebrated for its pioneering research and inspiring teaching....

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