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PhD of Computing

Oxford Brookes University

  • Oxford, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Oxford Brookes University campus

About the program

A one-year research master's in Computing completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Computing in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in programming
  • Algorithms and computational problem-solving. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Software Developer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Application Developer

Curriculum

  • Independent research project in Computing guided by a supervisor
  • Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
  • And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Minimum first-class or upper second-class UK honours degree or equivalent for MPhil
  • A master's degree normally expected for PhD
  • Research proposal agreed with a supervisor
  • First-class or upper second-class UK honours degree
  • Or a relevant master's qualification or equivalent
  • PhD direct requires a recent master's with research training.

Accepted academic background

Honours degree or master's in a relevant discipline, Research proposal agreed with the Postgraduate Research Tutor and a supervisor.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • PTE Academic 71
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Degree Certificates
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the course page and speak to the Postgraduate Research Tutor about your proposed study. Allow at least 4 to 5 months before the start date. Submit a research degree application. Accept the offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
  2. 000
  3. 3
  4. 000 or 8
  5. 000 by country group). Receive a Visa Information Form from the Research Degrees Team. The CAS is issued by the International Student Compliance Team. Apply for the Student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,500 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£29,039 GBP

Program details

CampusHeadington
Faculty or schoolSchool of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
DepartmentComputing
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value540,180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.