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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
York campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
York campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
York campus
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
York campus
Online
SEP-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
York campus
Online
SEP-25
3 years
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A research degree gives you the opportunity to complete a piece of original research with expert guidance from world academics.
Study for your doctorate in a dynamic and challenging department, where academic rigour and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to work with leading academics and be part of a growing community of doctoral scholars.
We welcome applicants who share our vision and want to undertake innovative and exciting research as part of our academic community. Join researchers from across the globe, who are pushing the boundaries of their fields within the discipline of computer science.
You can define a specific area of study which aligns with your research interests. Alternatively, you can apply for one of our PhD opportunities: some are funded studentships, while others are proposals for self-funded applicants. Either way, you'll work closely with your supervisor and the wider Department to achieve your research goals.
Your research
As a doctoral student, the focus of your work will be an independent research project. We provide training which will equip you with skills in a wide range of research methods to support your growing expertise.
During your PhD degree, your academic progress will be assessed through a range of methods including formal and informal meetings, written work, seminars, and presentations.
Your research will culminate in a thesis of around 80,000-100,000 words and an oral examination where you are questioned about your thesis (your viva). To successfully pass the course, your thesis should represent an original contribution to scientific knowledge or understanding, and have the potential to influence practice, policy and understanding in your field of interest.
PhD by distance learning
We offer the opportunity to study for a PhD by distance learning. This is available to students based in the UK and abroad, studying full-time or part-time. Our PhD by distance learning offers the same high quality of supervisory support (primarily online) and demands the same level of academic rigour as a campus-based PhD.
You will undertake your research and thesis production remotely, joining us on campus only occasionally.
The PhD in Computer Science is intended for students who already have a good first degree in Computer Science or a related field. For entry to the PhD programme, we require at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree, or a qualification equivalent to a UK Master’s degree with a minimum average grade of 60%. We are willing to consider your application if you do not fit this profile, providing you are able to demonstrate that you have the required amount of Computer Science knowledge and experience to succeed on the programme.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,863 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)
£29,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£29,900 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
