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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Reading
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Reading
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Reading
Part Time
SEP-25
5 years
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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 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.
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 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)
£22,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£22,900 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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