Computer Science PhD
Lancaster University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
We welcome applications from well-qualified and motivated students for PhD study (three years full-time, four to six years part-time).
You’ll work under individual supervision to become a leading expert in your area, while research training courses will support your learning and help you realise your maximum potential. Annual progress review panels keep your work on track and our seminar programmes and state-of-the-art facilities provide access to ideas and technologies to stimulate your development as a research scientist.
There will be numerous opportunities to collaborate and to present your research nationally and internationally via our extensive research and industrial partnerships. Also, you will have the opportunity to work as a teaching assistant on our taught programmes; a valuable source of experience and income.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
-
- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees
-
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in computer science, or its equivalent, in an engineering or associated discipline. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.
We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
of Lancaster University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 36 different rankings
Positions of Lancaster University in top UK and global rankings.
See all 36 university rankings of Lancaster University
About Lancaster University
Lancaster University was established in 1964 and is located in the rural setting of Lancaster. The campus provides a series of amenities, including banks and a post office. Academically, all of this university’s courses and programmes are accredited and approved by MARP, ensuring that the curriculums delivered here are set at a high standard. In terms of facilities, students have access to a variety of study and recreational spaces intended to improve their wellbeing, such as Meditation and Tai Chi classes, and Woodland walks.
List of 452 Bachelor and Master Courses from Lancaster University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Lancaster University
-
Total number of students enrolled at Lancaster University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12595
- postgraduates:
- 4065
- Total:
- 16660
-
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer Science”: 905 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Show on map
Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Computer Science PhD | Brunel University | - | - | - | £4596 | £20450 | - | Uxbridge |
On campus
Full-time
|
|
Computing MSc | The University of Buckingham | - | - | - | £9000 | £15750 | - | Buckingham |
On campus
Full-time
|
|
Computer Science MPhil | The University of York | - | - | - | £4806 | £27900 | - | York |
On campus
Full-time
|
|
Computer Science and Informatics PhD | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £2420 | £8500 | - | Huddersfield |
On campus
Part-time
|
|
Informatics PhD | University of Sussex | - | - | - | - | - | - | Brighton |
On campus
Full-time
|
|
Computer Science PhD | Aberystwyth University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Aberystwyth |
On campus
Full-time
|
|
|
Computer Science PhD | Lancaster University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Lancaster |
On campus
Part-time
|
|
Computer Science PhD | University of Kent | - | - | - | - | - | - | Canterbury |
On campus
Part-time
|
|
Computer Science PhD | Goldsmiths, University of London | - | - | - | - | - | - | London |
On campus
Full-time
|
|
Computer Science MPhil | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | - | - | - | Belfast |
On campus
Part-time
|
FAQ about Computer Science PhD Lancaster University
- Computer Science PhD is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Lancaster University.