About Phd Computer Science in Aberystwyth University
We are a leading computing department in Wales and one of the major UK departments, both for research and for teaching. We intend to build on our past achievements, to become one of the leading departments at international level.
We are committed to offering courses that prepare you for your professional career; we believe that such courses must combine a sound education in theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline with the development of lasting personal skills, so that you will have the adaptability to thrive in a world of constantly changing technology.
Research in the department is motivated by the needs of industry, business and government; we actively look for opportunities for technology transfer. An important aspect of this is that our research work must be reflected in our teaching. We believe that collaboration in research is essential and we collaborate with industry, with government, and with other academic institutions, on a national and international level. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014) assessment, it was found that 100% of the research impact was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent!
Research Groups
The principal research groups are:
- Advanced Reasoning
- Computational Biology
- Intelligent Robotics
- Vision, Graphics & Visualisation
We also have considerably and widely recognised expertise in Software Engineering and Network Technology, Industrial collaborators include Ford, Jaguar Cars, Unilever, Daimler Benz, Integral Solutions Ltd., Costain and Glaxo
Academic qualification equivalents:
- We normally accept a minimum of 55% or GCPA 6.0 in a relevant Master degree from a recognised institution. Non-graduates with at least 2 years of relevant full-time work experience are welcome to apply. In this case your application will be assessed on an individual basis.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component
- TOEFL : 93 with minimum component scores:Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17.
- PTE : 62 with minimum scores of 51 in each component
Aberystwyth University Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
£48.4 million |
| Number of campuses |
Three campuses |
| Number/Percentage of International Students |
18% |
| Total number of Professors |
395 |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
90% |
| Graduate Job Rate |
92% |
| Number of Residence Vacancy |
3100 |
| International Fee |
£13,200-14,750 |
| Number of Academic Programmes |
Undergraduate & Postgraduate |
| Mode of Programme |
Full time, online and distance learning |
| Scholarship Investment |
£40,000 |
| Average Graduate Salary |
£18,500 a year |
| Residential Investment |
£45 million |
Aberystwyth University The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Cost |
Amount per annum (GBP) |
| Tuition fees |
13,600 – 16,800 |
| Food, Laundry & Toiletries |
1,800 |
| Books, Equipment & Stationery |
150 |
| Social |
1,170 |
| Clothing |
200 |
| Travel Home |
200 |
| T.V. Licence |
150.50 |
| Extras |
400 |
| Total |
17,670.5 – 20,870.5 |
