Computer Science PhD

Durham University

The Department welcomes applications from high quality candidates across all computer science areas. Our community of postgraduate students contributes to a range of exciting projects at the cutting-edge of current research sponsored by both the public sector, third-party and industrial scholarships. This draws on the department's strong research collaborations and industrial links with a range of both UK and international funding organisations. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Three years full-time (or five years part-time). Key advantages of pursuing your research degree with us include: Being part of a multi-disciplinary community with collaborations reaching out across the university research portfolio. Working with world-class researchers who will individually help you with your professional and personal development. The availability of advanced taught courses across all topics covered by the department. The availability of professional development courses. Being an active participant in established research groups, contributing to seminar programmes, publications and future research directions. Having an opportunity to contribute to the department's teaching, to develop key communication skills and to gain first-hand experience at a leading research institution. All students present their work at events such as our annual Research Day, providing excellent experience of presenting to an audience of peers and academics.