Program Overview

MPhil Computer Science / Overview

Overview

The MPhil consists of one year of research culminating in an MPhil thesis and often leads to a full PhD.

Entry Requirements

• The standard academic entry requirement for this MPhil is a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the MPhil (or international equivalent).

Application and Selection

• Apply online
• In your application, you'll need to include:
  • The name of this programme
  • Your research project title (i.e., the advertised project name or proposed project name) or area of research
  • Your proposed supervisor's name
  • If you already have funding or you wish to be considered for any of the available funding
  • A supporting statement (see 'Advice to Applicants' for what to include)
  • Details of your previous university-level study
  • Names and contact details of your two referees.

Programme Details

• Degree awarded: MPhil
• Duration: 12 months full-time
• Programme options:
  • Full-time: Y
  • Part-time: Y
  • Full-time distance learning: N
  • Part-time distance learning: N

Programme Description

The Department of Computer Science is one of the largest in the UK, covering a huge spectrum of Computer Science topics. We currently have research groups ranging from Advanced Processor Technologies to Text Mining.

Our core Computer Science research is augmented by interdisciplinary research taking place at the interface with discipline areas including mathematics, physics, medicine, and biology.

A detailed overview of the Department's research groups and core and interdisciplinary research themes is available in the 'research' area of our website, and you can identify a possible project from our list of available projects.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • MPhil (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): Band A - £5,006.00; Band B - £7,400; Band C - £10,500; Band D - £15,200; Band E - £25,700
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £29,400; Band B - £31,500; Band C - £37,300; Band D - £45,200; Band E - £59,900
  • MPhil (part-time)
    • UK students (per annum): Band A - £2,503.00; Band B - £3,700; Band C - £5,250; Band D - £7,600; Band E - £12,850
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A - £14,700; Band B - £15,750; Band C - £18,650; Band D - £22,600; Band E - £29,950

Scholarships/Sponsorships

There are a range of scholarships, studentships, and awards at university, faculty, and department level to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers.

To be considered for many of our scholarships, you'll need to be nominated by your proposed supervisor. Therefore, we'd highly recommend you discuss potential sources of funding with your supervisor first, so they can advise on your suitability and make sure you meet nomination deadlines.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity. At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.

Led by our innovative research, our teaching ensures that all our graduates are empowered, inspired, and equipped to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world.

To illustrate how our teaching will empower you as a change maker, we've highlighted the key SDGs that our programmes address.

• Goal 4: Quality education
• Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
• Goal 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
• Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals

School/Faculty Overview

The School of Engineering creates a world of possibilities for students pursuing skills and understanding. Through dynamic research and teaching, we develop engineering solutions that make a difference to society in an ethical and sustainable way. Science-based engineering is at the heart of what we do, and through collaboration, we support the engineers and scientists of tomorrow to become technically strong, analytically innovative, and creative. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester.

Programmes in Related Subject Areas

• Computer Science
• Informatics