Computer Science, Ph.D. Distance Learning
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This is a Distance Learning PhD. The content of this PhD is identical to the on-campus offering, with the exception of being provided mostly online w ith some presence on campus if/when required. You will undertake an individual computer science research project over one, two or three years, supported by our internationally renowned experts.
The project will be shaped by your participation in research activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork, as well as your involvement in one of our established research groups. Computer Science at Swansea University is widely acknowledged as a leading UK department, with a raft of rankings reflecting teaching and research excellence. Why Computer Science at Swansea?
Top 201-250 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2025) 100% world-leading and internationally excellent ratings for research impact - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 90% of our research is world-leading and internationally excellent - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 Top 150 (Shanghai Rankings (Academic Rankings of World Universities) - Subject Rankings 2025)
Key highlights
- Studied mostly online, with campus attendance only when required
- Content identical to the on-campus PhD programme
- Individual research project supported by internationally renowned experts
- Membership of an established computer science research group
- Research shaped by seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork
- 90% of research rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Computer science researcher
- University lecturer in computer science
- Research scientist
- Postdoctoral research associate
- Software engineer
- Data scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 per year | International: £22,500 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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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