Computer Science

Entry requirements

PhD applicants must hold/achieve the minimum award level of a master's degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree.

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

As a city, Bristol is known for its concentration of high-technology industry. Computers, communications and microelectronics are well represented, alongside digital media, computer games and electronic commerce. The University's Department of Computer Science has close relationships with many of these organisations via collaborative projects, staff secondments and visiting industrial staff.

The Department of Computer Science is an international centre of excellence in the foundations and applications of computing. Staff in the department carry out research in intelligent systems, digital media, foundations, personal systems, and architecture and design.

The department is located in the Merchant Venturers Building alongside the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the Department of Engineering Mathematics. This brings together the research in computing, communications, electronics and photonics within the University.

Information for international students

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office webpage.

Fees and funding

A number of funded studentships are available each year, supported by research council, industry, University or other funds. View the faculty webpages for a list of currently available funded projects or visit jobs.ac.uk.

View information on funding postgraduate study for prospective UK, EU and international postgraduate students.

Self-funded or sponsored students are also very welcome to apply.

Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.