Overview

The Computer Science MPhil,PhD programme from Newcastle University research will be supported by an experienced computer scientist within a research group and with the support of a team of advisers.

Research supervision is available under our seven research areas. These areas reflect our strengths, capabilities and critical mass.

Key facts:

On starting the programme you'll identify and research an open question before formulating an approach to answering it. After agreeing a topic with your supervisor, you'll conduct a literature review and refine your research goals.

Following your initial research you submit a project proposal and give a presentation about your work. Once your project proposal is approved you will conduct your supervised research and write a thesis. Your thesis is also assessed by an oral examination.

Throughout the course of your research you'll write research papers for conferences and journals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Model-Based Engineering and Reasoning
Interdisciplinary Computing and Complex BioSystems
Scalable Computing
Secure and Resilient Systems
Educational Practice in Computing

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 9 other PhDs in Software Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 honours degree and/or a merit master's degree, or international equivalent, in computer science or a related discipline.
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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

31300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31300 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne

560 - 991 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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