PhD Computer Science

About the course

If you have a good first degree in computer science, electronic engineering, physics, maths, biology or neuroscience we have a range of interesting computer science research degree projects at:

• MSc by Research level (one year full time, two years part time).
• PhD level (three years full time, six years part time).

You can choose from a range of set computer science research topics or suggest your own area of research.

Please discuss your chosen research topic with a member of our academic staff before submitting an application and list this member of staff on your application.

Contact Dr Volker Steuber by email for informal enquiries.

Application forms should be returned to:

Mrs Lorraine Nicholls
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 9AB
doctoralcollegeadmissions@herts.ac.uk

Teaching methods

Research degrees are not taught programmes, however, programmes of supporting studies are a key element.

The Centre for Computer Science and Informatics Research has four main areas of research:

• Adaptive systems
• Algorithms
• Biocomputation
• Compiler Technology and Computer Architecture

Sixty percent of our research impact in Computer Science and Informatics at the University of Hertfordshire has been rated at world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.

More about

• Our research degrees, the main research areas, available funding and how to apply.
• Research in the School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science.

What’s next for my career?

Computer Science saw 90% of its research ranked as world-leading (Research Excellence Framework, 2021). 

Course fees

• Research degree fees for UK and EU students
• Research degree fees for international students