Computer Science

University of Manchester
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 36 Months Computer science

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:

Part-time

Duration: 72 Months

Qualification: PhD

Location: Manchester

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 36 Months

Qualification: PhD

Location: Manchester

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: MPhil

Location: Manchester

Part-time

Duration: 24 Months

Qualification: MPhil

Location: Manchester

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2141 Web design professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2139 Information technology professionals
2136 IT quality and testing professionals
3131 IT operations technicians

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