PhD / MPhil Computer Science at University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool's PhD in Computer Science offers an internationally-renowned research environment, supported by strong industry links and world-leading academics. With research strengths in algorithms, artificial intelligence and interdisciplinary computing, you’ll benefit from cutting-edge facilities and collaborative opportunities across disciplines. Established in 1983, the Department of Computer Science at the University of Liverpool is recognised as one of the UK’s leading research hubs.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time also available  |  Intake: Year round  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research topics include Algorithms; Algorithmic optimisation and complexity theory; Algorithms for networks and distributed computing; Algorithmic game theory and economics; Computability and complexity of problems; Artificial intelligence; Argumentation and knowledge representation; Data mining and machine learning; Robotics and autonomous systems; AI verification methods.

Career pathways

A PhD in Computer Science equips researchers with advanced analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills, making graduates in this area highly sought after in both academia and industry.

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