Computer Science PhD

The Department of Computer Science is an international centre of excellence and is located in the Merchant Venturers Building in the centre of Bristol along with the Departments of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Engineering Mathematics, bringing together the research in computing, communications, electronics and photonics within the University. The Bristol region has one of Europe's largest concentrations of high-technology industry. Computers, communications and microelectronics are well represented, alongside digital media, computer games and electronic commerce. The department has close relationships with many of these organisations via collaborative projects, staff secondments and visiting industrial staff. The Computer Science PhD can open doors to many different stimulating commercial or academic careers. Graduates travel worldwide to become part of new and existing world-class research groups, as well as joining highly rewarding careers in a variety of industries.