Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 - Apply before Aug 2026
- Starting April 2027 - Apply before Nov 2026
- Starting July 2027 - Apply before Feb 2027
- Starting October 2027 - Apply before May 2027
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Computer Sciences
- Human Computer Interaction
Overview
Studying for a PhD or MPhil in the area of Social Computing 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
- The 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.
Programme Structure
The programme has the following distinctive features:
- The 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.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
PTE Academic: 61
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.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 50,857 AUD / year (approx. 26,700 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,535 AUD / year (approx. 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
Cardiff, United Kingdom: 1,196-2,030 AUD / month
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Social Computing. In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.
- Fulbright-Cardiff University scholarship (Deadline: 07 Oct 2026)
- Cardiff University Marshall Scholarship (Deadline: Not specified)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program (Deadline: 07 Oct 2026)
- ServiceScape Scholarship (Deadline: 30 Nov 2026)
- ACES Scholarships (Deadline: 15 Nov 2026)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (Deadline: Not specified)
- Scholarships for PhD Students (Deadline: Not specified)
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship (Deadline: 28 Feb 2027)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (Deadline: 31 Oct 2026)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship (Deadline: 01 Mar 2027)
- Women Scholarship for International Students (Deadline: 28 Aug 2026)
- The PhD Prep Fellowship (Deadline: 01 Sep 2026)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship (Deadline: 13 Jan 2027)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities (Deadline: 31 Dec 2026)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids (Deadline: Not specified)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (Deadline: Not specified)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (Deadline: 11 Jan 2027)
