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PhD Computer Science and Informatics at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research degree (PhD or MPhil) in an internationally active research school, with current work in areas such as computer graphics, data mining and intelligent mobile systems applied to healthcare, environment, security and business.

Department: School of Computer Science and Informatics  |  Duration: PhD 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time; MPhil 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Intake: January, April, July, October  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised research alongside staff who publish widely, edit and review for international journals and secure research funding.

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Entry requirements

A 2:1 Honours undergraduate degree or a master's degree in computing or a related subject; applicants with appropriate professional experience are also considered. Degree-level mathematics (or alternative acceptable) is required for research in some project areas. English: IELTS at least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skills component. Complete application (transcripts, certificates, two academic references) by end of August for January entry, end of November for April, end of February for July, end of May for October.

Intake: January, April, July, October

Duration: PhD 3 years, MPhil 1 year

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