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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
Select a an exam type
The PhD is a three-year (or six year, if taken part-time) degree resulting in a substantial thesis. As one of the largest Departments of in the UK we cover a huge spectrum of Computer Science topics. We currently have ten individual research groups ranging from Advanced Processor Technologies to Text Mining. Our core Computer Science research is augmented by interdisciplinary research taking place at the interface with discipline areas including mathematics, physics, medicine and biology. The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded by the University in recognition of the successful completion of a period of supervised research and training, the results of which show convincing evidence of the capacity of the candidate to pursue research and scholarship and make an original contribution and substantial addition to knowledge. The results of this research shall then be embodied in a thesis or other appropriate form and must contain material of a standard appropriate for peer-reviewed publication.
Students need to have minimum academic entry requirements for a Doctorate programme are either: a 2:1 UK Honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD; an undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above and Masters award at Merit level in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD, or equivalent international qualifications. Whilst the most common first degree is Computer Science, we also consider students with backgrounds in an appropriate subject for the research topic (e.g. mathematics, physics, engineering, biology and medicine). The school may require a 1st Class Honours degree or international equivalent for some research projects. This requirement is specified at the discretion of the academic supervisor involved under the relevant advertised project.
Students living in
EU
£29,900 per year
Students from EU
International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,900; Band B - £32,400; Band C - £37,900, Band D - £45,900; Band E £60,800; and discussed this with a supervisor.
£29,900 per year
Students from International
International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,900; Band B - £32,400; Band C - £37,900, Band D - £45,900; Band E £60,800; and discussed this with a supervisor.
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