| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Full-time, Part-time | 48 - 96 months | find out | find out | find out |
Full time: 48 months, part time: 96 months
Our Computer Science Integrated PhD combines taught computer science modules with research. It gives you an opportunity to make a unique contribution to computer science research. You will work within a research group, guided by experts and supported by a team of advisers.
Our Computer Science Integrated PhD (IPhD) allows you to match your studies with your interests. You can choose from a wide range of modules and select your own focus for your final project.
Research
Based in the School of Computing, our research reflects our strengths, capabilities and critical mass. Research supervision is available under our six research areas:
Advanced Model-Based Engineering and Reasoning (AMBER)
The AMBER group aims to equip systems and software engineering practitioners with effective methods and tools for developing the most demanding computer systems. We do this by means of models with well-founded semantics. Such model-based engineering can help to detect optimal, or defective, designs long before commitment is made to implementations on real hardware.
Digital Interaction Group (DIG)
The Digital Interaction Group (DIG) is the leading academic research centre for human-computer interaction (HCI) and ubiquitous computing (Ubicomp) research outside of the USA. The group conducts research across a wide range of fundamental topics in HCI and Ubicomp, including:
Applied research is conducted in partnership with the DIG’s many collaborators in domains including technology-enhanced learning, digital health, creative industries and sustainability. The group also hosts Newcastle University's cross-disciplinary EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Digital Civics, which focusses on the use of digital technologies for innovation and delivery of community driven services. Each year the Centre awards 11 fully-funded four-year doctoral training studentships to Home/EU students.
Interdisciplinary Computing and Complex BioSystems (ICOS)
ICOS carries out research at the interface of computing science and complex biological systems. We seek to create the next generation of algorithms that provide innovative solutions to problems arising in natural or synthetic systems. We do this by leveraging our interdisciplinary expertise in machine intelligence, complex systems and computational biology and pursue collaborative activities with relevant stakeholders.
Scalable Computing
The Scalable Systems Group creates the enabling technology we need to deliver tomorrow's large-scale services. This includes work on:
Secure and Resilient Systems
The Secure and Resilient Systems group investigates fundamental concepts, development techniques, models, architectures and mechanisms that directly contribute to creating dependable and secure information systems, networks and infrastructures. We aim to target real-world challenges to the dependability and security of the next generation information systems, cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructures.
Teaching Innovation Group
The Teaching Innovation Group focusses on encouraging, fostering and pursuing innovation in teaching computing science. Through this group, your research will focus on pedagogy and you will apply your research to maximising the impact of innovative teaching practices, programmes and curricula in the School. Examples of innovation work within the group include:
Research excellence
The excellence of our research has been recognised through awards of large research grants. Three recent examples are:
Our teaching staff have international reputations, including some with extensive experience as practitioners. All our staff will work to support you in your studies, from admissions to graduation and your career beyond.
To get the most out of your study experience, we will encourage you to take part in a variety of activities. This includes taking part in seminars delivered by distinguished external speakers.
DeliveryTaught modules
The IPhD combines taught Master's level modules with research. As an IPhD student, you will initially study alongside students on one of our masters' courses in computer science. You can choose from one of the following:
Research
Your first research year will be spent identifying a hypothesis and developing an approach to answer it.
You will also take short courses on research skills, innovation, personal and career development. The study skills you gain will help you manage your research project. You will receive training in:
Once your supervisor has approved your research topic you can conduct your research. Your assessment includes:
At your viva you will discuss your research with two examiners. This includes a leading researcher from outside Newcastle University.
See Fees and Funding tab in the Programme information in our online Prospectus. https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/computer-science-integrated-phd/?utm_source=referral-study-link&utm_medium=course-listing&utm_content=computer-science-integrated-phd&utm_campaign=PG3PL-study-link#fees&funding
A 2:1 honours degree and/or a merit master's degree, or international equivalent, in computer science or a related discipline such as:
We also value relevant industrial computing experience and transferable skills.
International Students
To study this course you need to meet our Band 2 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
Pre-sessional English Course Requirements
You can study a pre-sessional English course at our INTO Newcastle Centre.
You may need an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate. You'll need to get this before you can get your visa or study on this programme. We'll let you know about the ATAS requirement in your offer letter.
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