Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027
More details
If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Overview
Whether you seek to work in academia, industry or government, this Computer Science programme from University of Birmingham empowers you with the theoretical and/or applied knowledge and skills in the most demanded areas of Computer Science to succeed in your career.
Career opportunities
Whether you propose your own research line or you adhere to an ongoing research, the PhD in Computer Science will shape you as a researcher affording you the independent, critical and creative mindset. You will acquire the theoretical and experimental skills associated with the scientific method necessary to reveal scientific truth.
Programme Structure
Key research areas include:
- Science for AI and AI for Science
- Theory of Computation
- Cybersecurity and privacy
- Sociotechnical systems
- Perception, Language and Action
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA - Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.
Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL® IBT - TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. OR 80 OR 4.5. New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score (CEFR-aligned). Equivalent to the 0-120 score.
- PTE Academic - PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 64
- IELTS - The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2:1 Honours degree in Computer Science or a subject relevant to the research topic (eg, Mathematics or Physics).
- If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International - International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Applies to you. Non-residents. 55,875 AUD / year ≈ 29,310 GBP / year
- Domestic - Tuition fee for the domestic students. Applies to you. Citizens or residents. 9,985 AUD / year ≈ 5,238 GBP / year
Living costs
Birmingham
United Kingdom
1,458-2,162 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.