Overview
Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) is the leading University of Southampton department of its kind in the UK. We were on of the first universities to be named an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE) by the UK government.
Features
- Our research is organised around research groups and centres. You'll join one of these groups.
- This means that specialist academics will always be on hand to hear your ideas and offer help and encouragement. With around 250 staff, ECS has unrivalled depth and breadth of expertise.
Our graduate school provides training on transferable skills, courses on research methodology, and a working framework to help you settle into a disciplined working routine. You'll also have opportunities to travel to international conferences and events to present your work.
ECS holds an annual careers fair that attracts major companies. The majority of our graduates take up roles in the technology industry or develop their research interests further. If you have a great idea our Future Worlds startup accelerator is there to nurture aspiring entrepreneurs through one-to-one support and its network of investors.
Programme Structure
Main areas of research
- agent technologies
- digital libraries
- environmental modelling
- e-science
- high voltage engineering
- machine learning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Start dates and deadlines will depend on the project students choose.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Electronics & Embedded Technology Computer Sciences View 97 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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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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Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
- If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.5 with a 5.5 in writing, reading, speaking and listening.
Tuition Fee
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International
26100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26100 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Southampton
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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Available Scholarships
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