Postgraduate Study
Taught MSc Courses
The Department of Computer Science at Aberystwyth has a strong research focus on techniques and applications of intelligent systems, working with many major companies. Our taught Masters degrees draw on this focus, and link to the expertise and interests of the Department. They are designed to meet the needs of both students wanting a foundation for a career in research, and those wanting to expand on their skills to accelerate their industrial career.
For more information about our taught MSc programmes, please see Taught MSc Programme.
Research Degrees
The Department offers both 3-year PhD and 2-year MPhil research degrees. These programmes involve individual research on a topic agreed by the student and the Department. Each research student conducts research under the guidance of a staff member as the student's principal supervisor and another as the second supervisor. Research degrees are awarded on the basis of a thesis and oral examination.
Send us a brief CV if you wish to explore possibilities of undertaking PhD or MPhil research.
Current PhD Studentships
There are currently no externally funded PhD positions available.
We welcome potential applicants to apply for a place and encourage applicants to contact potential supervisors to discuss projects.
Information on possible sources of funding is maintained here.
In addition the University runs an annual scholarship competition DCDS.
Please contact cs-pg-admissions@aber.ac.uk for further information and details of application.