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PhD Computing
at Abertay University

Dundee, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 14,750
Country Rank#116
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

This is a potential research degree area, subject to the approval of the University. If you are interested in undertaking a research degree in this area, please make contact with the Dean to discuss your proposal.

Computing research at Abertay benefits from membership of SICSA (Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance), our relationships with technology companies such as Microsoft and NCR, the Police and other public bodies, and our leading research and testing facilities, including our Emergent Technology Centre. Postgraduate students at the University will have access to research and development opportunities, as well as contact with professionals working within the computing industry.

Postgraduate research is conducted with a focus on a variety of applications, such as security-related applications and investigations, the exploration of user experiences with technology, including immersive experiences, human computer interaction and accessibility, and usable security. Our interdisciplinary culture at Abertay also combines research in Computing with other areas, in particular through interactions with Cybersecurity, Games, Psychology and Food.

Abertay is the lead partner for a Cybersecurity research and development centre as part of the Tay Cities Deal, offering expertise in applied research and access to a range of public-sector support for local businesses and public bodies.

Course Content
The award of the Doctor of Philosophy demonstrates that the main focus of your work is your personal contribution to knowledge in your discipline or field, through original research or the original application of existing knowledge.
Entry Requirement
The minimum entry requirement for all our research degrees is an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in an appropriate discipline and/or a Master’s degree. In some cases, appropriate professional or experiential learning may be considered in combination with a lower classification of Honours degree.

For candidates whose first language is not English or your undergraduate/Master’s degree was not awarded from a University from a UKVI designated English Speaking country, you are required to show evidence of one of the following qualifications:
- IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component.
- TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL “My Best Score” to meet our English language requirements.
- CAE and CPE: total 176 with at least 169 in each component.
- Trinity ISE: ISE II with distinctions in all four components.
- PTE Academic: 62 overall with at least 59 in each component.
- NECO English at B (4)
- WAEC English at B (4)
If you are not a national of a majority English speaking country, then your degree must be no more than three and a half years old at the beginning of your programme of study, unless you are using IELTS, TOEFL, Trinity ISE or PTE, in which case it must be no more than two years old.
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Postgraduate Research Programme is £14750 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Cost Of Studying At Abertay University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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PhD Computing at Abertay University