186 PhD programmes in Computer Science & IT in United Kingdom

Drawing upon the expertise of academic staff across Games and Arts together with Games Technology and Mathematics, Abertay University has track record in cutting-edge Performance and Play research that bridges the performing arts and videogames.

The PhD in Maritime Science and Technology at University of Plymouth is a research-intensive program designed to advance knowledge in the fields of maritime and marine engineering, maritime safety, sustainability, and emerging technologies in the maritime sector. 

Decision Making for Complex Systems at University of Cambridge is a programme offered in conjunction with the University of Manchester that aims to enable students to develop new fundamental AI capabilities in the context of a diversity of complex systems.

Data Science and Systems Modelling at Abertay University covers a wide range of areas at the interface between computer games and complex systems, including in physics, healthcare and the environment.

Game Art and Animation are applied professional disciplines within the games industry, drawing upon complex creative, conceptual, and technical skillsets. This PhD is offered at Abertay University.

We offer research supervision for our PhD Computational Finance at University of Essex in the following fields: agent-based modelling of financial markets; computational risk management; high-frequency finance; and the use of computational-intelligence methods for investment decision making.

The Geography Research programme offered by King's College London examines spatial relationships shaping places, landscapes, communities, and environmental systems worldwide.

The Sensor Technologies and Applications course from The University of Cambridge, is aimed at students with backgrounds in natural sciences, technology, mathematics or medicine and a proven interest in sensing. 

This Geography (Human and Physical) MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter entails undertaking an in-depth study of a particular topic and making an original contribution to knowledge in the field. 

The Computer Science programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in intelligent systems, computational innovation, and data-driven technologies.

A blockchain is a publicly shared immutable ledger – a distributed append-only log of records with no central authority but which nonetheless cannot be edited. This Blockchains and Decentralised Systems programme is offered The Open University UK.

Computational Social Science research at The Open University UK targets the enhancement of critical societal issues through the use of Artificial Intelligence solutions.

Whether you choose to study at Masters or PhD level, you'll find that Computer Sciences at University of Hull combines research expertise and cutting-edge facilities to deliver a unique experience in your postgraduate journey.

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Sheffield is committed to advancing the theoretical foundations of computer science and to achieving impact through close collaboration with end users.

The Informatics Research Centre at the University of Salford builds on the history, success and achievements of the research in Computer Science and Information Systems developed over the past thirty years. 

PhDs in this Library and Information Management (Postgraduate Research) area from University of Wolverhampton will be supervised by the Statistical Cybermetrics Research Group, a team of recognised experts in scientometrics, webometrics, and altmetrics.

The Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour programme at University College London (UCL) will give you world-class training as a neuroscientist and launch an exciting career in academia or industry.

The Professional Doctorate in Data Science (D.DataSc) at University of East London is aimed at professionals who wish to enhance and/or validate data-centric, evidence-based approaches within their chosen career through a combination of taught modules and doctoral research.

The Applied Computing Department at University of Buckingham is a young department of modest size but is successful in attracting research funding from various sources in the UK and the EU (including industry, research councils and charitable foundations).

Studying for an MPhil with University of East London's School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering (ACE) will push you to the limit - and you'll be supported all the way by our world-class academic staff.