MPhil/PhD Computer Science
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
This programme offers the opportunity to work alongside academic staff whose research has been internationally recognised. Researchers can benefit from a supportive community and environment in which to share ideas and experiences with the aim of advancing knowledge. Research undertaken in the School includes advancements in computational neuroscience, biosignal analysis, machine learning, data analytics, robotics, medical imaging, AI in healthcare, games computing, VR/AR environments, human-computer interaction, agriculture, and food production.
Students can benefit from a comprehensive programme of training designed to develop key research skills and methodologies. Access is provided to industry-standard equipment and software to aid students' investigations, including VR-capable computers with headsets (e.g. HTC Vive and Oculus Rift), specialist development environments, and engineering design and simulation platforms.
A supervisory team of experienced academics is available to provide guidance on students' studies and careers, and also to support publishing work in journals and presenting at conferences.
Key highlights
- Research areas include machine learning, robotics, medical imaging and AI in healthcare
- Further research in VR/AR, games computing and human-computer interaction
- Comprehensive training programme developing key research skills and methodologies
- Access to VR-capable computers with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift headsets
- Specialist development environments plus engineering design and simulation platforms
- Supervisory team supports publishing in journals and presenting at conferences
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — to include relevant STEM; or above
- International qualifications — If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer
- Postdoctoral research associate
- Machine learning researcher
- Robotics research scientist
- Data scientist
- AI research engineer
Cost of study
International: £18,900 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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