Department of Computer Science
PhD or MPhil
PhD: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time. MPhil: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time.
Research Proposal
Applicants should include a research proposal (approximately 2 pages) with their application. This proposal should outline the research context, the main aim and objectives of the proposed research and some indication of the methodology to be used.
Entry Qualification
Good degree or equivalent experience. These are in addition to the General Entrance Requirements.
Departmental Support and Training for Research Students
Research students are located together at Holywell Park on campus, where they form a thriving and mutually supportive community. They are provided with:
- a workstation and a desk;
- on-line access to many international journals;
- photocopying allowance;
- access to funds for conference attendance;
- academic and pastoral support from their supervisor
- their own student-staff committee.
Research students have:
- a regular, varied programme of seminars, with both internal and external speakers, to which they are expected to contribute at appropriate stages during their programme of study;
- employment opportunities as lab or tutorial assistants on departmental modules;
- social activities organised from time to time.