Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting October 2026 (application deadline not specified); Starting January 2027 (apply before Nov 2026); Starting April 2027 (application deadline not specified)
Overview
At this Computer Science (Integrated) PhD programme offered by Brunel University of London we have particular strengths in research into computing methodologies (Intelligent data analysis, artificial intelligence, simulation and modelling), software engineering, human centred computing (HCI and interactive multimedia systems) and digital economy (including IOT, trust, privacy and cyber security).
Key Facts
You will benefit from this PhD Computer Science (Integrated) programme at Brunel University of London immensely if you want to:
- receive more guided and hands-on supervision of your learning and research process, especially if you come from more traditional teaching cultures
- increase your chances for timely completion of your PhD programme in comparison to students taking traditional route PhD, cutting down the expenses associated with prolonged study
- access to tailored, highly specialist research training not available as part of the support provided to traditional route PhD students
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Interactive Multimedia Systems
- Modelling and Simulation
- Smart Technology Advancements in Health and Rehabilitation
- Intelligent Digital Economy and Society
- Intelligent Data Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1).
If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language so that we can issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS). To do this, you will need an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT test pass gained from a test centre approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and on the Secure English Language Testing (SELT) list.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 47,228 AUD / year (≈ 24,795 GBP / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details: Tuition for international: £12,395 part-time. Tuition for UK: £2,619 part-time.
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,166–4,109 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.