Computer Science MPhil/PhD

UCL (University College London)

The PhD programme in UCL Computer Science is a 4-year programme, in which you will work within research groups on important and challenging problems in the development of computer science. We have research groups that cover many of the leading-edge topics in computer science, and you will be supervised by academics at the very forefront of their field. On this PhD programme, you will work within research groups on challenging computer science projects.Our research groups cover leading-edge topics, and our academics are at the forefront of their field. The research groups, the department, and the college, provide numerous opportunities to learn more about your field and the skills required to develop your research and future careers. This programme is best suited for people wishing to embark on an academic career, as well as those interested in finding work in industry. You will be assigned a first and second supervisor, who will guide you in the development of your research project and your abilities as a researcher. The research groups, the department, and the college, provide numerous opportunities for you to learn more about your field (e.g. seminars, conferences, and journal clubs) and the skills required for you to develop your research and future careers (e.g. training courses). Many of our students have had their research results published and recognised at leading international conferences during their time on the PhD programme.