Doctor of PhilosophyPart-time

Computing Research Degrees - PhD

Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, United Kingdom
Level
Doctor of Philosophy
Duration
3-4 years (Full Time), 4-7 years (Part Time), 4-7 years (Distance Learning)
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Computer Science
Location
United Kingdom

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Overview

We welcome enquiries relating to hardware of telecommunications, computer networks, games technology, electronic engineering and software engineering. Areas of research in which staff are currently active include gaming, e-business, home automation, learning technologies, intelligent systems, security and forensics, robotics and cloud computing....

Entry requirements

PhD applicants will normally be expected to hold a Master's degree in a relevant area. You will need to complete the research degree application form and provide a statement of your initial research ideas (we advise between 1,000 and 2,000 words, with full referencing to relevant literature).

Fees

International students: £15,420 in 2026/27

UK students: £5,238 in 2026/27

Start dates

September 2026, February 2027, May 2027

Campus

  • City Centre, United Kingdom

If you studied in United States

85 countries

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Scholarships at Birmingham City University

3 for this level
  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award
  • Graduate Scholarship20% of fees
  • International Postgraduate Scholarships£3,000.00 (US$ 3,874)
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TuitionGBP 15,420
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 30,806

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