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University of Cambridge: Computer Science
| Institution | University of Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Computer Science and Technology |
| Web | https://www.cam.ac.uk |
| cst-graduate-admissions@cst.cam.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
The PhD is the primary research degree that can be taken in the Department of Computer Science and Technology. The Cambridge PhD is a three to four-year programme of individual research on a topic agreed by the student and the Department, under the guidance of a staff member as the student's supervisor.
All research students are admitted to read for the PhD degree on a probationary basis and will be registered for the Certificate of Postgraduate Study (CPGS) in the first instance. During this year students may do some additional coursework and will write a research report that is likely to form the foundation of the eventual PhD thesis. The CPGS will involve four components:
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Research skills training
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Practical work
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Research report of no more than 10,000 words
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Attendance at a research workshops and research seminars
At the end of the third term and on completion of the CPGS, students whose performance indicates that they would be able to complete a PhD in a reasonable time will be upgraded to PhD status. A student who is not upgraded to PhD status, and who has completed three terms of study, will normally be awarded the CPGS alone. They will not submit a thesis for the PhD degree.
There is an expectation that all research students will contribute to teaching in the department for which some training will be provided. Research students will submit a log - or tally-sheet - of teaching activities annually at the end of June.
Students are expected to complete the substance of their research by the end of their third year, submitting their thesis then or within a few months.
Applicants wishing to apply to undertake a PhD on a part-time basis should refer to the Department's admissions advice for potential part-time students.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK First class Honours Degree. If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. Applicants must have a first-class honours degree or equivalent; a master's-level degree (or other postgraduate work) is highly desirable. Applicants wishing to apply to undertake a PhD on a part-time basis should refer to the Department's admissions advice for potential part-time students. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK First class Honours Degree. If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. Applicants must have a first-class honours degree or equivalent; a master's-level degree (or other postgraduate work) is highly desirable. Applicants wishing to apply to undertake a PhD on a part-time basis should refer to the Department's admissions advice for potential part-time students. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK First class Honours Degree. If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. Applicants must have a first-class honours degree or equivalent; a master's-level degree (or other postgraduate work) is highly desirable. Applicants wishing to apply to undertake a PhD on a part-time basis should refer to the Department's admissions advice for potential part-time students. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK First class Honours Degree. If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. Applicants must have a first-class honours degree or equivalent; a master's-level degree (or other postgraduate work) is highly desirable. Applicants wishing to apply to undertake a PhD on a part-time basis should refer to the Department's admissions advice for potential part-time students. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
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