Overview
The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded by the The University of Manchester in recognition of the successful completion of a period of supervised research and training, the results of which show convincing evidence of the capacity of the candidate to pursue research and scholarship and make an original contribution and substantial addition to knowledge.
The results of this research shall then be embodied in a thesis or other appropriate form and must contain material of a standard appropriate for peer-reviewed publication.
Scholarships/sponsorships
Each year the Computer Science Department provides a number of studentships, predominantly for UK and EU nationals. These studentships pay tuition fees and a stipend to cover living expenses for three years. Whilst funding for international students is limited, the Department sometimes offers funding (usually a contribution to tuition fees) to international PhD students with an exceptional academic background, or who have secured partial funding
Programme Structure
Our core Computer Science research is augmented by interdisciplinary research taking place at the interface with discipline areas including:
- Mathematics,
- Physics,
- Medicine
- Biology.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
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Delivered
Disciplines
Computer Sciences View 107 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Academic entry qualification overview
The standard academic entry requirement for an MPhil or PhD is an Upper Second Class UK Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant science or engineering discipline, or a first degree with an additional UK Masters degree or international equivalent.
The school may require a First Class Honours degree or international equivalent for some research projects.
- English language
Tuition Fee
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International
26500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26500 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Bands:
- UK: A - £4,712 / B - £6,500 / C - £9,500 / D - £13,500
- International: A - £26,500 / B - £28,500 / C - £33,500 / D - £40,500
Living costs for Manchester
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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