PhD Computing
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Most of our programmes comprise input from researchers, current practitioners, professional bodies, business and industry. This ensures they are current, relevant and stimulating, and enable you to develop practical skills sought by employers. You work on an advanced research project with a small supervisory team of academic experts under the Director of Studies.
You are expected to fully engage with your personal skills development and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts.
Key highlights
- Advanced research project with a small team of academic expert supervisors
- Supervision led by a dedicated Director of Studies
- Programmes shaped by input from researchers, practitioners, industry and professional bodies
- Develop practical skills sought by employers through personal skills development
- Present your research in a range of scholarly contexts
Entry requirements
- Master's degree: Merit — Applicants are expected to have completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level) as well as either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an area of s…
- Degree: 2:1 — to include area; or above
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in computing
- Postdoctoral research fellow
- Research scientist
- Software research engineer
- Data scientist
- Technical consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department. | International: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department.
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 Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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