PhD Computing postgraduate research degrees

The PhD Computing postgraduate research degrees at the University of Portsmouth are a 3-year full‑time or 6-year part‑time course which offers research opportunities in areas such as cyber security, digital infrastructure, computational intelligence, robotics, and health informatics, which help in solving real‑world challenges with professional supervision.

Students of this course receive support from the Graduate School or Doctoral College, with training workshops, seminars, supervisory guidance, and access to high‑tech labs such as VR rooms, motion capture, haptic and EMG devices.

The University of Portsmouth is a respected institution in the UK. The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across fields such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts.

It is known for strong research performance, with 77 % of its research rated internationally excellent in REF 2021, and its gold rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework, which shows its high-quality teaching standards.

PhD researchers benefit from excellent supervision, modern facilities, and active research communities.

Candidates for PhD Computing postgraduate research degrees in the University of Portsmouth must submit a personal statement that states their reasons for applying for this programme and relevant experiences. An academic or employer reference is also required, and applicants have the option of submitting their CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• A 2:1 undergraduate degree or a master’s in a relevant discipline is expected, or an equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate area.
• Applicants with significant professional experience may be considered

English Proficiency:

• Candidates who do not have an English-speaking background need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section.
• An approved equivalent, such as TOEFL or Pearson PTE, is accepted.

International tuition for PhD Computing postgraduate research degrees from the University of Portsmouth ranges from £16,200 to £18,300 per year.

The university offers a limited number of scholarships. One such is the Vice Chancellor’s Global Development Scholarship, which offers a £2,500 fee waiver on the first-year tuition for full-time postgraduate research students from eligible countries.

Graduates from the PhD Computing postgraduate research degrees at the University of Portsmouth often go on to roles such as:

• Academic Researcher
• Cyber Security Specialist
• AI / Machine Learning Engineer
• Robotics Engineer
• Health Informatics Consultant

The University of Portsmouth PhD Computing postgraduate research degree candidates should visit the school's application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors for guidance.