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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
JAN-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
JAN-27
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
MAY-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
MAY-27
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
JAN-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Part Time
JAN-26
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The King's Buildings Campus
Part Time
SEP
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Part Time
MAY-26
6 Years
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The Laboratory for Foundations of Computer Science (LFCS) continues to lead the way in the development of mathematical models, algorithms, theories and tools that probe the possibilities of computation and communication. Our students benefit from being part of one of the largest and strongest groups of theoretical computer scientists in the world. Our research is aimed at establishing deep understanding of computation in its many forms. Using advanced mathematical principles, we create theories and software tools allowing fundamental capabilities of computation to be explored, as well as designing languages that can be used to construct safe and effective programs. Areas of interest within LFCS include: algorithms and complexity, cryptography, databases, logic, programming languages and semantics, performance modelling, quantum computing, security and privacy, software modelling and testing, and verification. LFCS Website
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with a strong background in mathematics.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£5,006 per year
Students from England
£5,006 per year
Students from Wales
£5,006 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
£33,100 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£33,100 per year
Students from International
Standard single room - 9950 per year
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