PhD in Computer Science

Key facts

• We offer PhD supervision in Computer Science in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Algebraic and Categorical Structures and Methods
• Algorithm Design, Analysis, and Engineering
• Creative Computing
• Deduction, Rewriting, and Transformation
• Models of Software Intensive Systems
• Software Evolution
• Knowledge Discovery and Machine Learning

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English Requirements

TOEFL® IBT: 80

Other Requirements

• You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
• Research Proposal Form
• CV
• Personal statement explaining your interest in the research, your experience, why it is worth doing and why we should consider you.
• Copies of your Degree Certificates and Marks Transcripts of study already completed and if possible a transcript to-date of any study currently being undertaken.
• If your documents are not in English please include an official translation.
• In the reference section please enter the contact details of your two academic referees in the text boxes provided or upload letters of reference if already available.

Make sure you meet all requirements

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

International: 45,816 AUD / year (approx. 24,250 GBP / year)

Domestic: 9,896 AUD / year (approx. 5,238 GBP / year)

Additional Details: International: £24,250 - £34,100 per year

Living Costs

Leicester, United Kingdom: 1,419 - 2,694 AUD / month

Scholarships

• Family Loyalty Discount - Various benefits
• Sanctuary Scholarships - Various benefits
• Alumni Discount - Various benefits
• Sports Scholarships - 1,000 GBP, deadline 31 Aug 2026, Merit-based
• Music Scholarship - 500 GBP, deadline 13 Oct 2026, Merit-based