Study PhD Computer Science at University of Manchester in the UK, Department of Computer Science

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

Department of Computer Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£29,900.00 (US$ 38,614) per year

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.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Oxford Road,

Manchester,

Greater Manchester,

M13 9PL, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£29,900.00 (US$ 38,614) per year

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.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Oxford Road,

Manchester,

Greater Manchester,

M13 9PL, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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. All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language

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