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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Full Time
JUL-24, OCT-24, JAN-25, APR-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Full time
JUL-24, O..
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Part time
JUL-24, O..
8 years
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Why choose this programme
Our PhD research programme provides you with the opportunity to study a wide range of computer science topics. These include technologies and systems for securing online businesses and our lives, technologies inspired by nature for solving complicated real-world problems in areas such as transport and health, and real-world applications of advanced technologies in cyber security and machine learning. Our expert supervisors, highly rated research activities and excellent facilities mean you’ll be a specialist in your field by the time you complete your PhD.
What you will study
Our PhD in Computer Science will give you the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for a career in academia, research and development work in industry, and a wide variety of professional opportunities elsewhere.
It normally takes around three to four years to complete a full-time PhD. You’ll be assigned at least two supervisors, a principal and a secondary, who’ll guide you through your studies. You’ll learn how to conduct literature reviews, how to develop your research ideas and verify them with experiments, and how to collaborate and perform interdisciplinary research.
Exactly what your studies will look like will depend on your choice of topic: most of our PhD students conduct their research on computers in the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, but some need access to special hardware in a lab setting. We’ll make sure you’ve got everything you need to conduct your research.
We offer a diverse programme of academic and social activities, including monthly tea parties between PhD students and staff, and bespoke workshops and social events.
Applicants are expected to hold a first or upper second-class (2:1) UK degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification), or a lower-second (2:2) UK degree plus a good UK masters degree - distinction normally required (or equivalent overseas qualification).
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fee is for JUL 2024
£26,200 per year
Students from EU
JUL 2024 - £24,100; JAN & APR - 2025 - £26,200
£26,200 per year
Students from International
JUL 2024 - £24,100; JAN & APR - 2025 - £26,200
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