Computer Science, Ph.D. Distance Learning

This is a Distance Learning PhD. The content of this PhD is identical to the on-campus offering, with the exception of being provided mostly online w ith some presence on campus if/when required. You will undertake an individual computer science research project over one, two or three years, supported by our internationally renowned experts. The project will be shaped by your participation in research activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork, as well as your involvement in one of our established research groups. Computer Science at Swansea University is widely acknowledged as a leading UK department, with a raft of rankings reflecting teaching and research excellence. Why Computer Science at Swansea? Top 201-250 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2025) 100% world-leading and internationally excellent ratings for research impact - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 90% of our research is world-leading and internationally excellent - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 Top 150 (Shanghai Rankings (Academic Rankings of World Universities) - Subject Rankings 2025)

English Language IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.0) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Full details of our English Language policy, including certificate time validity, can be found here.

International students: £22,500 per year

UK students: £5,238 per year

UK/Home: £5,238 per year

International: £22,500 per year

Oct 2026

Rolling admissions – apply as early as possible

• Bay Campus, United Kingdom