Overview

The University has close relationships with many of these organisations via collaborative projects, staff secondments and visiting industrial staff.

Key facts

The School of Computer Science is an international centre of excellence in the foundations and applications of computing. Researchers in this area of study explore intelligent systems, digital media, foundations, personal systems, and architecture and design.

Computer Science is located within Merchant Venturers Building alongside aligned areas of study like Electrical and Electronic Engineering, bringing together the University's research strengths in computing, communications, electronics and photonics.

University of Bristol 's Computer Science (by research) programme will teach you more about this topic.

Career prospects

The Computer Science PhD can open doors to many different stimulating commercial or academic careers. Graduates have become part of new and existing world-class research groups, as well as pursued highly rewarding careers in a variety of industries around the world.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-17 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

MSc by Research applicants must hold/achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline and demonstrate readiness to pursue a research degree.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27500 GBP / year

≈ 27500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5106 GBP / year

≈ 5106 GBP / year

Additional Details

Home: part-time

£2,553 per year

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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