PhD of Computer Science
- Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Computer Science at Memorial University.
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
- Learners studying Computer Science can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
- Apply programming and data practices
- Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Software developer
- Mobile apps developer
- Computer systems analyst
- Web developer
- Data scientist
- Software quality assurance analyst
- CTO
- Product lead
Curriculum
- Coursework
- A comprehensive exam and a thesis
- Applicants are encouraged to contact a supervisor and international applicants to submit a GRE score.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area
- or equivalent. English Language Requirements IELTS 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component
- or equivalent Other Requirements Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge C1 Advanced C 162 per component
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Personal Statement
- Academic References
- English Language Test Results
- Research Proposal
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply using the postgraduate admissions portal and upload academic records and the supporting documents for your course. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £22,870 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Penglais Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Department of Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,800 GBP tuition reduction for sciences PhD study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,800 GBP tuition reduction for sciences PhD study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £22,870 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge C1 Advanced C 162 per component, IELTS Academic 6.
Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,800 GBP tuition reduction for sciences PhD study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded.