Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months (Home students)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 – Apply anytime.
- Starting January 2027 – Apply anytime.
- Starting April 2027 – Apply anytime.
There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Computer Sciences, Software Engineering
Overview
The Computer Science MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University research will be supported by an experienced computer scientist within a research group and with the support of a team of advisers.
Research supervision is available under our seven research areas. These areas reflect our strengths, capabilities and critical mass. Visit the programme website for more information
Key facts:
On starting the programme you'll identify and research an open question before formulating an approach to answering it. After agreeing a topic with your supervisor, you'll conduct a literature review and refine your research goals.
Following your initial research you submit a project proposal and give a presentation about your work. Once your project proposal is approved you will conduct your supervised research and write a thesis. Your thesis is also assessed by an oral examination.
Throughout the course of your research you'll write research papers for conferences and journals.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Model-Based Engineering and Reasoning
- Interdisciplinary Computing and Complex BioSystems
- Scalable Computing
- Secure and Resilient Systems
- Educational Practice in Computing
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:1 honours degree and/or a merit master's degree, or international equivalent, in computer science or a related discipline.
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 63,289 AUD / year (≈ 33,500 GBP / year)
Living costs
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: 1,058-1,872 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Computer Science.
Available Scholarships
- Opportunity Scholarships – Provided by university, Grant: 2000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based, Newcastle University
- Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships – Provided by university, Grant: 4000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based, Newcastle University
- 2% Early Payment Discount – Provided by university, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 25 Sep 2026, Need-based, Newcastle University
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026, U.S. government
- ACES Scholarships – Independent provider, Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026, ACES Education Fund
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026, ServiceScape
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Independent provider, Grant: 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based, Boustany Foundation
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based, IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Independent provider, Grant: 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based, Admit Lab
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based, Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Independent provider, Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Independent provider, Grant: 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified, IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Independent provider, Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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