Overview
- Degree awarded
- EngD
- Duration
- 48 months Full-time
- Entry requirements
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We have the following pathways with varying entry requirements:
- Standard: 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant subject.
- Experienced: As per 'Standard' with evidence of Accredited Prior Learning (APL) in research training already undertaken.
- How to apply
- Apply online
You should include details of your previous study, your research project title and the name of the academic member of staff you would like to supervise your research.
We strongly recommend that you make contact with your proposed supervisor before submitting an application.
Programme options
Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
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EngD | Y | N | N | N |
Programme overview
As one of the largest Departments of Computer Science in the UK we cover a huge spectrum of research. We currently have ten individual research groups ranging from Advanced Processor Technologies to Text Mining. Our core Computer Science research is augmented by interdisciplinary research taking place at the interface with discipline areas including mathematics, physics, medicine and biology. A detailed overview of the Department's research groups and core and interdisciplinary research themes can be found in the research section of our website.
Open days
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2021, the tuition fees are as follows:
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EngD (full-time)
UK students (per annum): TBC
International, including EU, students (per annum): £24,500
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Please note for the majority of projects where experimentation requires further resource: higher fee bands (where quoted) will be charged rather than the base rate for supervision, administration and computational costs. The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive and, therefore, you will not be required to pay any additional bench fees or administration costs.
All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of the course for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees . Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your project.
Scholarships/sponsorships
Contact details
- Department
- Department of Computer Science
- Contact name
- Postgraduate Admissions Team
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 275 0699
- EngD-compsci@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.manchester.ac.uk/cs
- School/Faculty
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The School of Engineering creates a world of possibilities for students pursuing skills and understanding. Through dynamic research and teaching we develop engineering solutions that make a difference to society in an ethical and sustainable way. Science-based engineering is at the heart of what we do, and through collaboration we support the engineers and scientists of tomorrow to become technically strong, analytically innovative and creative. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester .
Programmes in related subject areas
Use the links below to view lists of programmes in related subject areas.
Entry requirements
Academic entry qualification overview
- Standard: 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant subject.
- Experienced: As per 'Standard' with evidence of Accredited Prior Learning (APL) in research training already undertaken.
English language
All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language. Applicants who do not already possess an acceptable English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test and attain the required English Language score:
IELTS: At least 6.5 overall with a 6.5 in the written component and no other subtest below 5.5.
TOEFL iBT: At least 90 overall with 22 in the written component and no other subtest below 20. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'
Pearson Test of English (PTE): At least 58 overall with 58 in the written component and no other subtest below 42.
Further information on language requirements can be found on our website .
Pre-sessional English: We also accept successful completion of a pre-sessional English course run by the University Language Centre to meet our English language requirements.
English language test validity
Other international entry requirements
Professional entry qualification
Other entry requirements
Application and selection
How to apply
You should include details of your previous study, your research project title and the name of the academic member of staff you would like to supervise your research.
We strongly recommend that you make contact with your proposed supervisor before submitting an application.
Advice to applicants
We require the following documents before we can consider your application.
- Degree certificates and academic transcripts of previous university study. If your transcripts and certificates are in a language other than English, you must provide an official translation.
- CV summarising your academic record and highlighting experience that demonstrates your capacity to conduct research. You must include the following:
- Work experience
- Any prizes/competitions that you have won for your academic work
- Experience of presenting your work at conferences/during your degree and list any research you have published
- Details of your final year undergraduate project work and if appropriate your MSc project work
- Service and leadership (in any domain including extra curricula)
- Community activity (hackathons, societies etc)
- Teaching or training experience (including peer support and extra curricula)
- Soft skills: creativity, ability to work without constant supervision, good time management.
- Research Proposal outlining your research project. You must include the following:
- Explain the importance of your research in the context of current knowledge
- Clearly identify the objectives of the research
- Literature review
- Explain the methodology to be employed
- Two academic letters of reference provided by people who have knowledge of your academic ability. These should be on University headed paper and must be signed and dated within two years. These can be scanned and uploaded when you apply or emailed to EngD-compsci@manchester.ac.uk . We do not request references on an applicant's behalf and it is your responsibility to ensure your referees know how to provide your reference to us.
If English is not your first language, we also require proof of your English language ability. If you have already taken an English language qualification, please include your certificate with your application.
This information will also be used to shortlist you for funding interview if appropriate; you should therefore ensure that you address all requirements as outlined above.
How your application is considered
We consider your full academic history including which course units you have taken and the marks obtained. Even if you have met our minimum entry requirements, we will take into account your marks in relevant undergraduate and postgraduate taught course units in our final decision making.
We will also consider the information contained on your CV to see if you have sufficient relevant work experience to able to fulfil the entry criteria.
Interview requirements
Overseas (non-UK) applicants
Please upload a copy of your current valid passport with your application showing the photograph page with your application. For CAS purposes, this must show your full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and the date the passport is valid until, which must be later than the date of your planned arrival in the UK, and the start date of your course.
If you have previously studied in the UK on a Tier 4 visa as an undergraduate or postgraduate student, please send a copy of your previous CAS statement to us as it will assist with the issue of your new CAS statement. This includes study in the UK on study abroad programmes and any study that you did not complete.
You cannot use your CAS to apply for a visa more than three months before the start date of your course. The Admissions Team will contact you at the appropriate time.
Your CAS number is only valid for one Tier 4 application.
Deferrals
Re-applications
Programme details
Programme description
Are you a software systems engineer? Are you looking to undertake a research level qualification whilst still doing your job?
The EngD in Software Systems Engineering is a practical research programme for those with an interest in software engineering projects or who may already be working as a software developer, but recognises career progression may necessitate research level training. You'll spend 75-80% of your time with your company, working on 4-6 flexible but research level projects. The remainder you'll spend with us training in Advanced Software Engineering topics, while being guided by your academic supervisor building on your industrial work and solving it's associated research problems.
An EngD gives you a solid industry application focus and offers a range of flexible pathways of differing duration to suit your individual needs. The research conducted as part of the EngD is applied to specific problems faced by the industrial partner, each problem couched as a research challenge.
Throughout the programme, students can undertake a tailored range of Advanced Masters courses that supplement the in-built research skills training and development provided as standard in the EngD programme.
Academia and industry work together in mentoring and training the student, who will graduate with the academic rigour necessary to undertake applied research, with skills and experience to apply that research capability directly within industry.
Aims
Our research students have the opportunity to develop their skills through robust and flexible training that is designed to:
- Develop the research skills needed to plan and conduct research, write a thesis and disseminate research findings to stakeholders and the international research community;
- Develop competencies which will equip you for a diverse range of roles in industry whilst also contributing to the body of knowledge of a particular technical discipline, industrial sector or multi-disciplinary theme.
- Equip each student with the broader skills to become world leading industry professionals and researchers in the next generation.
All of our research degree programmes are based on supportive supervision in our outstanding research environment. You will carry out a programme of research in a particular area under the supervision of a primary supervisor and one or more co-supervisors. Your primary supervisor would be a research active member of academic staff in the Department of Computer Science with a co-supervisor from the industrial partner, selected to suit the project scope and specific skills required.
Scholarships and bursaries
Disability support
Careers
Career opportunities
Opportunities exist in a diverse range of areas such as finance, films and games, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, consumer products, and public services.
The University of Manchester Careers Service can offer support and guidance.