Overview

The Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Computer Science at the University of St Andrews allows academia and industry to work together in mentoring and training a Research Engineer (RE), who will graduate with the academic rigour to undertake applied research, with skills and experience to apply that research capability directly within industry.

Why should I pursue an EngD?

Benefits of being an RE include:

work closely with an Industry Sponsor, tackling real-world challenges in industry, business, commerce, government, or non-government organisations.
work with small, medium or large Industry Sponsors.
gain research training and experience – the Research Training Component (RTC) of the EngD.
gain practical experience in applied research with the Industry Sponsor – the Individual Research Component (IRC) of the EngD.
time spent on an EngD is recognised for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Programme Structure

The EngD programme at the School of Computer Science at the University of St Andrews consists of:

a Research Training Component (RTC) : this is an advanced taught component, where REs have the opportunity to undertake advanced taught modules, including an research methods and data science, as well as advanced technical topics.
an Individual Research Component (IRC) : the bulk of the EngD work, the IRC is where the REs demonstrate their ability to undertake applied research, typically as a series of 5-6 Individual research Projects (IRPs), each IRP leading to a novel contribution to knowledge. Key to each IRP, and the IRC as a whole, is a critical evaluation and discussion of the results and outcomes.
It is also possible to undertake the RTC as a large, single research project, much like a traditional PhD research programme, albeit maintaining the strong link with industry.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

For admission, we would normally expect at least a Bachelors degree in a relevant subject from Computing, Informatics, Mathematics or Engineering.
We would expect an applicant for the EngD to have achieved a First Class honours degree at Bachelors level, or a Distinction at MSc level.

For making an application to the University, you will need:

An up-to-date CV.
A research proposal.
A sample of academic writing. This could be a report you have prepared, a paper or technical article you have written, or a previous dissertation, e.g. your undergraduate or Masters dissertation or project.
A copy of any certificates. Please scan your certificates ready for upload.
The names and contact details of two referees.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

21570 GBP / year

≈ 21570 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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