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Department of Computer Science

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Postgraduate research in computer science

Manchester was the place where AI was born.

Study a PhD, MPhil or EngD postgraduate research degree with us and you’ll join a vibrant and engaging research community in a renowned, inventive Department, surrounded by leading facilities.

Our flexible approach to research is inspired by academics who lead innovative approaches to solving real-world challenges.

Discover your tomorrow

Get ready for a life changing experience like no other; find out about postgraduate research at The University of Manchester.

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Research

Start your PhD journey by finding the research project that best suits you. 

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Live projects

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Supervisors

Getting in touch with a potential supervisor for your project is a crucial key part of your PhD journey.

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Funding

There are lots of ways you can secure funding for your postgraduate research. Depending on the project you’re applying for, there are a range of options available at different times of the year.

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Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs)

Find out more about these funded PhD opportunities where you gain valuable practical experience while training as part of a cohort.

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Artificial intelligence

We are forging a path toward seamless integration of intelligent systems into our natural environment.
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Data science

Our expertise spans the full data science lifecycle: from information management to bio-health informatics.
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Future computing systems

Identifying novel ways to exploit the complexity of the transistor microchips that will become commonplace.
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Human centred computing

We work in diverse fields to pioneer new forms of technology that will transform our lives.
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Software and e-infrastructure

Building the next generation of tools and infrastructure to support best practice for software engineering.
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Software and e-infrastructure

Building the next generation of tools and infrastructure to support best practice for software engineering.
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Centres and institutes

The Department works with a number of interdisciplinary centres and institutes.
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Facilities

Discover the fantastic labs, computing and audio visual equipment that our researchers use in their work.
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Start your PhD journey

Browse projects built on your research passion, find a supervisor that shares your vision and discover how your PhD could be fully funded.