The PhD in Computer Science at the University of Surrey will give you the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for a career in academia, research and development work in industry, and for a wide variety of professional opportunities.
Computer Science, Ph.D.
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- 48 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee21400 GBP/yearTuition Fee4327 GBP/yearTuition Fee
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Overview
Why choose this course
The PhD in Computer Science at the University of Surrey provides you with the opportunity to study a wide range of computer science topics – from technologies and systems for securing online businesses and our lives, to technologies inspired by nature for solving complicated real-world problems, and to real-world applications of advanced technologies such as machine learning and pattern recognition. Our expert supervisors, highly rated research activities and excellent facilities mean that by the time you complete your PhD, you will be a specialist in your field.
The Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS), hosted and managed by the Department of Computer Science, is one of only 14 UK Government recognised Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACEs-CSR), and is particularly strong in interdisciplinary research with other departments, with links with Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Psychology, Business, Sociology, Law, and Economics. We also have strong links with global research institutes such as the University of Oxford, Microsoft Research Cambridge and the Pirbright Institute for joint PhD projects.
What you will study
It normally takes around three to four years to complete a full-time PhD. You’ll be assigned at least two supervisors (a principal and a secondary), who will guide you through your PhD. You’ll learn how to conduct literature reviews, how to develop your research ideas and verify them with experiments, and how to collaborate and perform interdisciplinary research.
Exactly what your studies will look like will depend on your choice of topic: most of our PhD students conduct their research on computers in the Department, but some need access to special hardware in a lab setting. We’ll make sure that you’ve got everything you need to conduct your research during your PhD.
We offer a diverse programme of activities within our Department, including monthly tea parties between PhD students and staff, elevator pitch sessions every other month, as well as bespoke workshops and social events.
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 48 months
- Average part-time duration 96 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Research themes
Secure systems- Hardware security
- Trusted computing
- Privacy-preserving computing
- User authentication
- Secure communications
- Network security
- Multimedia security
- Digital forensics
- Human factors
- Applied cryptography
- Security protocols
- Formal methods for security
- IoT security and privacy
- Security visualisation
- Intrusion detection
- Data loss prevention
- Cloud security
- Cyber crime
- Side channel attacks and countermeasures
- Mobile security and privacy
- Game theory for security
- Information hiding and steganography.
- Computational intelligence
- Evolutionary optimisation
- Machine learning, including deep learning
- Pattern recognition
- Data mining
- Knowledge extraction
- Signal processing
- Medical image processing
- Robotics
- Systems biology
- Morphogenetic engineering
- Neural information processing
- Developmental and cognitive neuroscience
- Time series analysis.
English Language Requirements
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88The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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56PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. Delivered and marked by computer, it reports on a scale between 10 and 90.
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: Upper Second Class
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
Applicants are expected to hold a first or upper-second class degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification), or a lower second plus a good Masters degree (distinction normally required).
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
21400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 21400 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months. -
EU/EEA Applies to you
4327 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 4327 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Part-Time:
- EU/EEA: £2,163.50
- NON-EU/EEA: £10,700
Living costs for Guildford
- 660 - 1140 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
A Postgraduate Doctoral Loan can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate doctoral course.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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