Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before May 2027, International (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.)
Language
English
English language requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 88 (OR)
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Computer Sciences
Overview
The staff at University of Reading have a wide range of expertise in Computer Science. As you explore your options and consider your research topic, find out more about our staff and the areas of postgraduate research that they supervise.
Features
- There are also opportunities to work with other Schools and Departments across the University.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 88 (OR)
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
Applicants should normally possess at least a first degree (normally of an upper second-class honours standard or above), or equivalent. Many applicants also have a master’s degree (normally of a good merit standard or above).
The application form includes a proposal (not exceeding 1000 words) of your intended research project, the rationale for your study, literature review, research question(s), design, methodology, and potential significance of the results.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International (Non-residents): 41,428 AUD / year (≈ 21,750 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Reading, United Kingdom: 1,720-2,632 AUD / month
Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Provided by university – IFP Ambassador Scholarship – Grant 3000 GBP – Deadline Not specified – University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
- Independent provider – Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Grant Various benefits – Deadline 07 Oct 2026 – U.S. government
- Independent provider – ServiceScape Scholarship – Grant 1000 USD – Deadline 30 Nov 2026 – ServiceScape
- Independent provider – ACES Scholarships – Grant 3500 USD – Deadline 15 Nov 2026 – ACES Education Fund
- Independent provider – Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Grant Various benefits – Deadline Not specified – Merit-based – OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Independent provider – Scholarships for PhD Students – Grant 19000 GBP – Deadline Not specified – Merit-based – Junhua Li
- Independent provider – Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Grant Various benefits – Deadline 28 Feb 2027 – Merit-based – Boustany Foundation
- Independent provider – $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Grant 1000 USD – Deadline 31 Oct 2026 – Merit-based – IvyPanda
- Independent provider – Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Grant 1000 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027 – Voice Talent Online
- Independent provider – Women Scholarship for International Students – Grant 5000 USD – Deadline 28 Aug 2026 – Merit-based – educations.com
- Independent provider – The PhD Prep Fellowship – Grant 10000 USD – Deadline 01 Sep 2026 – Merit-based – Admit Lab
- Independent provider – Dream Chaser Scholarship – Grant 1000 USD – Deadline 13 Jan 2027 – Merit-based – Salvado Law
- Independent provider – Scholarship for students with disabilities – Grant 3000 USD – Deadline 31 Dec 2026 – Need-based – Anonymous Hope Fund
- Independent provider – Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Grant 22500 GBP – Deadline Not specified – UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- Independent provider – The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Grant 1500 USD – Deadline Not specified – IELTS from 6 to 9
- Independent provider – Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Grant 12000 USD – Deadline 11 Jan 2027 – The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme