Overview
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science at The British University in Dubai offers the chance to become a leading researcher in a highly important field with potential for transformational research. Especially consider it if you want to enter computer science academia. Moreover, many government entities and industry research labs require staff to hold doctorate degrees as well, due to the advanced level of technical knowledge and skill required to oversee large projects and teams or to do high-level research in industry.
Career prospects
Computer Science doctoral degrees can lead to several employment opportunities, such as a university professor and a computer or information research scientist. In particular, the following are the most in-demand Computer Science fields for a PhD holder to join as senior member: data and research science; R&D; business intelligence; software quality assurance; cybersecurity; and web development.Programme Structure
Courses
- Big Data Analytics
- Intelligent Systems
- Advanced Topics in Computer Science
- Social Computing
- Qualitative Research Methods and Paradigms
- Quantitative Methods
- Research Design and Planning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Software EngineeringAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A recognised Master’s degree in a subject related to the programme with a cumulative grade point average of greater than 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale or its equivalent.
- A recognised Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to the programme.
- At least the Master or the Bachelor degree should be in CS related subject.
- A minimum EmSAT score of 1400, TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT), IELTS academic score of 6.0, or their equivalents on another standardised nationally, or internationally, recognised test that is approved by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
- The chosen area of Computer Science study must be one, which can be supervised by staff within the University.
- An initial proposal for research, including motivation to study for a PhD, which will be discussed through an interview.
Tuition Fee
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International
56250 AED/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 225000 AED for the full programme during 48 months. -
National
56250 AED/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 225000 AED for the full programme during 48 months.
Living costs for Dubai
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Scholarships Information
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