Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 – Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting April 2027 – Apply before Jan 2027
- Starting July 2027 – Apply before Apr 2027
- Starting October 2027 – Apply before Jul 2027
Language
English
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Computer Sciences
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Overview
Studying for a PhD or MPhil in the area of Distributed and parallel systems offered at Cardiff University, will see you join the School as part of a successful team of researchers with a range of industrial partners and academic collaborators.
Distinctive features
- Our longstanding, strong and dynamic research culture has given rise to our international reputation for world-class research.
- The School supports work in this area with a substantial investment in research facilities and infrastructure.
- Vibrant research culture that includes School and themed seminar programmes and conference/travel opportunities.
- Dedicated support and training to boost your research-themed knowledge and skills.
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Programme Structure
Research area:
- Distributed and parallel systems
- When considering whether to joining us as a research student in this area, you should review these topics and activities to make sure that you have similar interests.
- Please contact a lead member of staff in this area to help identify a suitable supervisor with whom you can discuss the nature and direction of your research work.
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Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:1 Honours undergraduate degree or a master's degree, in computing or a related subject. Applicants with appropriate professional experience are also considered. Degree-level mathematics (or equivalent) is required for research in some project areas.
- Your research proposal should be no longer than 2000 word and should include the following. Please note that proposals longer than 2000 words will be rejected at the initial application stage.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 50,857 AUD / year ≈ 26,700 GBP / year
- Domestic: 9,535 AUD / year ≈ 5,006 GBP / year
Part-time tuition fees: £2,503
Living costs
Cardiff, United Kingdom: 1,196-2,030 AUD / month
