Integrated PhD Computer Science
University of Essex
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Essex

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OCT-26

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4 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Essex

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OCT-26

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4 Years

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An Integrated PhD provides a route into research study if you do not have a Masters degree, or have very little research training. It enables you to spend your first year completing a Masters-level qualification, followed by a full-time PhD studied over 3-4 years. We also offer a ‘standard’ PhD in this subject which can be studied either full-time (3-4 years) or part-time (6-7 years).Studying within our School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering provides both the recent graduate and ...Read more

An Integrated PhD provides a route into research study if you do not have a Masters degree, or have very little research training. It enables you to spend your first year completing a Masters-level qualification, followed by a full-time PhD studied over 3-4 years. We also offer a ‘standard’ PhD in this subject which can be studied either full-time (3-4 years) or part-time (6-7 years).Studying within our School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering provides both the recent graduate and the practising computer scientist with the opportunity to gain new skills or enhance existing ones.Our graduates have achieved success in a variety of professions. Many have pursued careers in computing and information technology, while others have gone on to work in research organisations or become university academics.

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WUSCA ranking:
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73/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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46th
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29th
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Alex
02 Mar 26

So far, and this could change after more time spent on my course, the university feel is really inviting and there's lots to do. If you're self independent, then it's great for..Read more

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Jazmin
27 Feb 26

There are lots of things for everyone, and a good effort to ensure that everyone is included. The food on campus is very expensive...Read more

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Entry requirements

A good honours degree, or international equivalent, in: Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Computer Networks; Computer Games; Computing; Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Telecommunication Engineering; Information Engineering; Automation; Mechatronic Engineering; Mathematics or Physics. Our four year integrated PhD, allows you to spend your first year studying at Masters level in order to develop the necessary knowledge and skills and to start your independent research in year two.

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£5,006 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

£20,625 per year

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Students from EU

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

£20,625 per year

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Students from International

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

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Alex
02 Mar 26
Computer Games (Including Year Abroad)
So far, and this could change after more time spent on my course, the university feel is really inviting and there's lots to do. If you're self independent, then it's great for...
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Jazmin
27 Feb 26
Computer Games (Including Foundation Year)
There are lots of things for everyone, and a good effort to ensure that everyone is included. The food on campus is very expensive....
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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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