PhD Computer Science
University of Reading
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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We focus on data science, machine learning, computer vision, big data analytics, computational biometrics and security, cloud computing, and high-performance computing for environmental sciences.Our staff have a wide range of expertise in computer science. As you explore your options and consider your research topic, find out more about our staff and the areas of postgraduate research that they supervise.There are also opportunities to work with other Schools and Departments across the ...Read more

We focus on data science, machine learning, computer vision, big data analytics, computational biometrics and security, cloud computing, and high-performance computing for environmental sciences.

Our staff have a wide range of expertise in computer science. As you explore your options and consider your research topic, find out more about our staff and the areas of postgraduate research that they supervise.

There are also opportunities to work with other Schools and Departments across the University.

We offer several routes to a doctoral qualification, so you can find the one that suits you and the topic you wish to study.

Our Department offers both part-time and full-time PhDs, so you can choose a mode of study that suits your circumstances.

Our PhD by Distance programme allows you to benefit from the expertise of a Reading-based supervisor, while conducting your research in a different location.

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WUSCA ranking:
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53/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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44th
CUG Ranking
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35th
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Sattam
26 Feb 24

A great place to study with an all green sustainable campus and supportive..Read more

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Grace
23 Feb 24

My classmates are kind and the university is always willing to ask questions. However, I wish that their scheduling of lectures wouldn’t result in one day taking the majority of..Read more

Entry requirements

To be accepted onto a research degree programme, you will need to have obtained a strong merit grade (equivalent to 65% or above on a UK programme for both the coursework and the dissertation) on a master's degree in a relevant field, but applicants with other qualifications may be accepted in certain circumstances.

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£4,786 per year

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£22,900 per year

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£22,900 per year

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Sattam
26 Feb 24
Masters in Digital Business and Data Analytics
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Grace
23 Feb 24
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My classmates are kind and the university is always willing to ask questions. However, I wish that their scheduling of lectures wouldn’t result in one day taking the majority of...
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University of Reading
Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading Wokingham RG6 6AH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Custom House  0.7 miles away

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