Overview

This Computer Science programme offered by Durham University welcomes applications across all areas of computer science and offers opportunities to undertake original research within a community of postgraduate researchers. Projects are supported through public sector, third-party, and industrial funding, drawing on the department’s research collaborations and industrial links. Students may pursue either an MSc by Research or a PhD, working closely with academic staff within a research-focused environment.

Key Facts

Research students participate in research groups, seminar programmes, publications, and departmental activities while benefiting from advanced taught courses, professional development opportunities, and specialist research training. The programme also provides opportunities to contribute to teaching, develop communication abilities, and engage with multidisciplinary collaborations across the wider university research community.

Programme Structure

Research groups include:

Algorithms and complexity
Artificial intelligence and human systems
Network engineering, science and theory
Scientific computing
Vision, imaging and visualisation

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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80

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68

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IELTS

7

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General requirements

For entry to the PhD you will be required to have achieved a 2:1 Bachelor's degree in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university (or equivalent).

Transcripts of your qualifications  
English language test certificates if taken
Personal statement
Two satisfactory references
Scholarship documentation (if applicable) 
Research proposal

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26500 GBP / year

≈ 26500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Key information

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Campus Location

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Durham

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