Computer Science PhD is an undergraduate degree at University of Manchester, based in Manchester, taught full-time over 36 months.
About this course
The PhD is a three-year (or six year, if taken part-time) degree resulting in a substantial thesis.
The Department of Computer Science is one of the largest in the UK covering a huge spectrum of Computer Science topics. We currently have research groups ranging from Advanced Processor Technologies to Text Mining.
Our core Computer Science research is augmented by interdisciplinary research taking place at the interface with discipline areas including mathematics, physics, medicine and biology.
A detailed overview of the Department's research groups and core and interdisciplinary research themes is available in the 'research' area of our website and you can identify a possible project from our list of available projects .
Study Options
This course is available in 4 study options:
Duration: 72 Months
Qualification: PhD
Location: Manchester
Duration: 36 Months
Qualification: PhD
Location: Manchester
Duration: 12 Months
Qualification: MPhil
Location: Manchester
Duration: 24 Months
Qualification: MPhil
Location: Manchester
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 36 Months
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Manchester
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Computer science
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ