PhD Computer information sciences

The PhD Computer & Information Sciences at the University of Strathclyde is a research programme that allows full-time or part-time study. The programme takes 3 years for a PhD and one year for an MPhil for full-time students.

This programme equips researchers with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the field. They will research topics such as AI, cybersecurity, information science, programming, digital health, etc.

During the study or research of this course, researchers will work closely with a supervisor or supervisors. They will also attend group meetings, seminars, workshops, and study independently. There is also the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (pgCerr RPD) to build research & professional skills alongside your project.

Assessment is conducted by the researcher of the students’ thesis or dissertation. The course may also need students to publish papers, present at conferences, or produce prototypes/software, depending on their topic.

The University of Strathclyde is a public university in Scotland, UK. It is located in Glasgow but has a campus in Bahrain. The university is known for having good teaching and research methods. This makes it great for people who want to pursue a PhD in Computer & Information Sciences.

The university welcomes students from different parts of the world. It has students from over 140 countries. It also supports international students with settling in, advice, and many other things.

The university is ranked highly on THE Impact Rankings and U.S. News Best Global Universities. It offers a wide range of programmes in technology, sciences, health, arts, etc.

Applicants will need to submit degree transcripts and certificates, two references, and a research proposal.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants who wish to study this course will need to have a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or an overseas equivalent, in a computer science discipline.

English Proficiency:

• International students whose first language is not English will have to show proof of English ability. They will need at least a 6.5 overall IELTS score.
• Other recognised English tests are Pearson Test of English (PTE), Skills for English SELT B2 / C1, and TOEFL iBT.
• Applicants who do not meet any English proficiency test requirements can take the university’s Pre-sessional English courses.

International students’ tuition fee for PhD Computer & Information Sciences at the University of Strathclyde is £24,650 per year. These fees can be subject to change every year.

There are different scholarships and funding for this programme for international students or researchers. Some of the scholarships cover complete tuition, while others cover a part. Some of these scholarships include Diamond Jubilee Research Scholarships (full tuition fee coverage).

Individuals who take this course can have jobs such as:

• Software Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Cybersecurity Specialist
• AI/ML Engineer
• Systems Architect

International applicants are advised to contact AHZ Associates for a free consultation on everything they need to gain admission. They can also apply through the university’s website.