Overview

Why Computer Science at Swansea University?

Top 250 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023 for Computer Science and Information Systems)
UK Top 15 for Research Quality (The Times Good University Guide 2022)
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

Programme Structure

Structure:

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.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 93 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level in Computer Science, Mathematics or a closely related discipline, or an appropriate master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’ (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).
As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Requirement
As standard, two references are required before we can progress applications to the College/School research programme Admissions Tutor for consideration.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23650 GBP / year

≈ 23650 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5156 GBP / year

≈ 5156 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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