Overview
In this Computer Science programme from University of Kent you will work closely with your supervisor, a member of academic staff, who is your principal source of support.
If you choose a research area that has interdisciplinary aspects, you may have more than one supervisor. In addition to regular supervision, you will be supported by a supervisory panel of three academic staff who provide further structured input and guidance.
Careers
Graduate destinations
Many research students choose to continue their careers by working in academia. Our graduates have also gone on to work in:
- software engineering
- mobile applications development
- systems analysis
- consultancy
- networking
- web design and e-commerce
- finance and insurance
- commerce
- engineering
- education
- government
- healthcare.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- theoretical and architectural questions concerning designs for both hardware and software
- abstractions and implementations of concurrency in programming languages
- formal specification of systems and their architecture
- design patterns and tools for enabling the safe and scalable exploitation of concurrency
- compilers, memory managers and garbage collectors
- lightweight multi-threading kernels and highly concurrent operating systems
- refactoring of functional and concurrent languages
- applications of formal methods to provably correct, secure systems
- model checking and abstract interpretation, including applications to discovering security vulnerabilities
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Although there is no fixed closing deadline for applications to research degrees, we strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible.
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Delivered
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 107 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A first or 2.1 degree or advanced/specialist taught MSc in computer science or a related discipline (such as mathematics, business studies or electronics, as long as the degree has a strong computing component).
Tuition Fee
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International
21900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21900 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
- Home full-time £4712
- EU full-time £21900
- International full-time £21900
- Home part-time £2356
- EU part-time £10950
- International part-time £10950
Living costs for Canterbury
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- University and external funds
- Scholarships specific to the academic school delivering this programme.
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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