Overview

Focus your studies on social computing through our Computer Science and Informatics research programmes (MPhil, PhD). Studying for a PhD or MPhil in the area of social computing will see you join the School as part of a successful team of researchers with a range of industrial partners and academic collaborators. Our research covers a number of evolving, state-of-the-art topics, many of which are listed as priorities in our research. This postgraduate research programme will prepare you for a career as a leading academic or in an industrial research and development role. Successful graduates will be able to demonstrate to employers both a deep understanding and broad knowledge concerning contemporary computer science from a research and development perspective. Examples of career pathways include: Software Developer, Lecturer, Web Developer, Software Engineer, Software Architect, Technical Consultant, IT Specialist, and Support Analyst.