Key Information
- Duration: Full-time 48 months; Part-time 72 months
- Start dates: September 2026, February 2027 (apply anytime)
- Delivery: On campus
- Language: English
Overview
Through this Computer Science course from the University of West London you will benefit from close industry links and UWL's excellent employability record within London's world-class computing and high-technology sectors.
Your study will be supported by computational and industry-standard equipment and software, as well as our close-knit, interdisciplinary research community. Visit the programme website for more information.
A supervisory team of experienced academics is available to provide guidance on your research. Academics are not limited to just one theme and many work collaboratively across several themes.
Career opportunities
Graduates of our PhD Computer Science programme will have the ability to critically analyse, display intellectual maturity and research independently. These skills are highly valued within academia and the workplace. Many students who undertake a PhD with us go on to pursue an academic career, following the PhD with postdoctoral study, then a fellowship or lectureship.
As well as building the foundations of an academic career, studying for a PhD will enable you to develop excellent computer science skills and become an expert in your field.
Job roles:
- interactive UI engineer
- user experience designer
- application designer/developer
- software engineer
- systems analyst
- network or computer security technician/officer
- data manager
- security consultant
- analyst/programmer.
Graduate employers:
- aerospace and defence sectors
- agricultural sector
- financial services
- healthcare
- manufacturing
- public and third sectors
- retail sector
- telecommunications.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Civil engineering
- Human-centred and software systems
- Audio engineering and acoustics
- Cybersecurity and networks
- Mathematics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:
- a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
- Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 30,476 AUD / year (≈ 16,000 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,333 AUD / year (≈ 4,900 GBP / year)
Part-time: National - £2,450 (September); International - £8,000 (September)
Living Costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,166-4,109 AUD / month
Scholarships
Scholarships are available. See the programme website for details.