MPhil/PhD (Computer Science)
University of South Wales
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Treforest Campus

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3 Years

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Newport Campus

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Treforest Campus

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Course info

Learn to become an independent researcher by undertaking a significant in-depth piece of supervised research. You will write up your research and produce a thesis for examination which you will defend by viva voce. Master your passion, drive change, and shape the future with advanced knowledge and research. We are committed to nurturing a pipeline of research talent and creating a culture that enables all our researchers to achieve their research ambitions.

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83/279
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80th
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77th
What students say
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Isheanesu
04 Mar 25

Banging students union up in Cardiff, I love the international students community it’s very responsive and..Read more

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Katrina
21 Feb 25

Student support is amazing as well as support from lectures. Student union need improving, awful communication from there and difficult get society sorted or even..Read more

Entry requirements

Typical requirements: An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) or a Masters qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, and / or appropriate, relevant equivalent qualifications/experience.

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£16,900 per year

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Accommodation - Mountain Halls En-Suite Rooms - Cost -138/week - (40 or 51 weeks contract)

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Isheanesu
04 Mar 25
Computing - BSc
Banging students union up in Cardiff, I love the international students community it’s very responsive and...
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Katrina
21 Feb 25
Applied Cyber Security
Student support is amazing as well as support from lectures. Student union need improving, awful communication from there and difficult get society sorted or even...
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How Computer Science students rated:

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( 4.4) 65 reviews
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Uni info

University of South Wales
Llantwit Rd Pontypridd Cardiff CF37 1DL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Treforest  0.2 miles away
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