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PhD/ MPhil Computer & information sciences

UK

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What will I learn?

You can study an MPhil over the course of one year or a PhD over the course of three years. Part-time study is also available.

You can study either option in any of our research groups:

  • Computer Security
  • Data Analytics, Software Systems and Interaction
  • Digital Health & Wellness Group
  • Strathclyde iSchool Research Group
  • Mathematically Structured Programming

As part of your PhD degree, you'll be enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PgCert RPD).

This certificate is designed to support you with your research and rewards you for things you'll do as a research student here.

It'll help you improve skills which are important to professional development and employability:

  • knowledge and intellectual abilities to conduct your research
  • personal qualities to succeed in your research and chosen career
  • standards, requirements and conduct of a professional researcher in your discipline
  • working with others and communicating the impact of your research to a wide range of audiences

All you have to do is plan these activities Â鶹ԭ´´ your doctorate, documenting and reflecting your journey to success along the way.

Careers

The University Careers Service can help you with everything from writing your CV to interview preparation.

Which department am I in?

Computer and Information Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£22,400.00 (US$ 28,928) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Strathclyde

McCance Building,

16 Richmond Street,

Glasgow,

Glasgow, City Of,

G1 1XQ, SCOTLAND, Scotland

Entry requirements

For international students

We look for a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a computer sciences discipline from a recognised academic institution. If English isn't your first language, you'll also need to have an IELTS score of 6.5 as proof of English proficiency.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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  • 12 subjects in UK top ten (Complete University Guide 2025)
  • Almost 90 percent of research in top categories (REF2021)
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