(PhD) Doctor of Philosophy
Computer Science
Current
University of Essex
University of Essex
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus
Doctorate
Full-time
PHD G40048
08/05/2024
Details
Professional accreditation
None
Admission criteria
A good honours degree, or international equivalent, in: Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Computer Networks; Computer Games; Computing; Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Telecommunication Engineering; Information Engineering; Automation; Mechatronic Engineering; Mathematics or Physics.
Our four year integrated PhD, allows you to spend your first year studying at Masters level in order to develop the necessary knowledge and skills and to start your independent research in year two.
Graduates of Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Computer Networks; Computer Games; Computing; Software Engineering must have studied :
- ONE programming module (e.g. C, C#, C++, Java, Python, Object Oriented programming, Advanced Programming)
- ONE maths module (e.g.Mathematics; Calculus; Algebra; Differential Equations).
- and ONE other computing related module (e.g. Database, Web development, Software engineering, Operating system, Computer architecture; Computer systems etc.).
Graduates of Electronic Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Telecommunication Engineering; Automation; Mechatronic Engineering; Mathematics; Physics must have studied:
- ONE programming module (e.g. C, C#, C++, Java, Python, Object Oriented programming, Advanced Programming).
- ONE maths module (e.g.Mathematics; Calculus; Algebra; Differential Equations).
- and ONE other math module (e.g. Mathematics, Calculus, Algebra, Differential Equations, Probability and statistics, Signals and systems, Control theory, Control systems, Computer systems, Embedded systems, Microprocessors).
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) code
If English is not your first language, then we will require you to have IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
Course qualifiers
A course qualifier is a bracketed addition to your course title to denote a specialisation or pathway that you have achieved via the completion of specific modules during your course. The
specific module requirements for each qualifier title are noted below. Eligibility for any selected qualifier will be determined by the department and confirmed by the final year Board of
Examiners. If the required modules are not successfully completed, your course title will remain as described above without any bracketed addition. Selection of a course qualifier is
optional and student can register preferences or opt-out via Online Module Enrolment (eNROL).
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Rules of assessment
Rules of assessment are the rules, principles and frameworks which the University uses to calculate your course progression and final results.
Additional notes
External Examiners for research degrees are appointed student by student due to the highly specialised nature of the awards. The names and institutions of External Examiners for research degrees are therefore not published on the programme specification. Supervisors discuss with students appropriate External Examiners and nominees are appointed in accordance with the University’s Ordinances. More information can be found in the Principal Regulations for Research Degrees and the accompanying Code of Practice.
External examiners
External Examiners provide an independent overview of our courses, offering their expertise and help towards our continual improvement of course content, teaching, learning, and assessment.
External Examiners are normally academics from other higher education institutions, but may be from the industry, business or the profession as appropriate for the course.
They comment on how well courses align with national standards, and on how well the teaching, learning and assessment methods allow students to develop and demonstrate the relevant knowledge and skills needed to achieve their awards.
External Examiners who are responsible for awards are key members of Boards of Examiners. These boards make decisions about student progression within their course and about whether students can receive their final award.
eNROL, the module enrolment system, is now open
until Monday 27 January 2025 8:59AM, for students wishing to make changes to their module options.
Key
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Core |
You must take this module. You must pass this module. No failure can be permitted. |
Core with Options |
You can choose which module to study. You must pass this module. No failure can be permitted. |
Compulsory |
You must take this module. There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the degree if you fail. |
Compulsory with Options |
You can choose which module to study. There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the degree if you fail. |
Optional |
You can choose which module to study. There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the degree if you fail. |
Exit awards
A module is given one of the following statuses: 'core' – meaning it must be taken and passed; 'compulsory' – meaning it must be taken;
or 'optional' – meaning that students can choose the module from a designated list. The rules of assessment may allow for limited condonement
of fails in 'compulsory' or 'optional' modules, but 'core' modules cannot be failed. The status of the module may be different in any exit
awards which are available for the course. Exam Boards will consider students' eligibility for an exit award if they fail the main award or do not complete their studies.
Programme aims
Due to the individualised nature of Postgraduate Research Degree’s, project aims and outcomes are usually determined during the research proposal stage, and adapted as necessary throughout the research period. Students will be supported through discussions with their supervisory teams and during Supervisory Panels, using the published milestones as a framework for their research journey.
Learning outcomes and learning, teaching and assessment methods
On successful completion of the programme a graduate should demonstrate knowledge and skills as follows:
A: Knowledge and understanding
Learning methods
Assessment methods
B: Intellectual and cognitive skills
Learning methods
Assessment methods
C: Practical skills
Learning methods
Assessment methods
D: Key skills
Learning methods
Assessment methods