Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)

University of Wollongong Malaysia

A PhD in Computer Science in Penang, Batu Kawan campus builds on your prior knowledge, experience and education in the computer science field. While bachelor degree programs usually take 3 years of coursework and independent study, a doctorate program includes a minimal number preparatory coursework classes, with the emphasis being upon supervised research towards completion of a dissertation addressing a gap in knowledge. A PhD program enables students to enter highly specialized computer science fields and to teach at tertiary level. As such, you will need a desire to learn more about a specific area in the computer science field.