PhD Computer Science
The aim of the Computer Science programme from Maynooth University is to provide the student with an opportunity to carry out a significant body of research work with support from the teaching component of the programme.
Duration
4 years (Full-time)
6 years (Part-time)
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
€15,000 per year (Full-time)
€4,330 per year (Part-time EU)
Location
Maynooth, Ireland
The programme
The Computer Science programme from Maynooth University will offer both academic modules to enhance the student’s specialist knowledge, and transferable and generic skills modules. These modules will add significantly to the PhD experience by broadening the skill base of the candidate.
The first step to applying is to identify a potential supervisor; this involves deciding on a general research area that you are interested in and then contacting a member of the department’s staff that is specialising in that area.
Research postgraduates are typically (though not exclusively) funded during their research. Support varies depending on the source, but funding can include payment of fees, a salary and travel expenses. Please note that all funding programmes are highly competitive, and most are contingent on the applicant securing high marks in their primary degree.
Career Options
On completing a PhD in Computer Science the graduate has a number of options open to them. They can continue to build their career as a researcher in academia, for example as a Post-Doctoral researcher, or in the technology industry. They will also be attractive as an educator in all facets of the Higher Education sector.
Other possibilities include working in scientific research administration or a high-tech start-up environment. The experience and discipline gained from completing a PhD in Computer Science also can open other avenues outside of Computer Science where these skills are prized.
Courses Included
- Requirements Engineering & System Design
- Software Testing
- Advanced Concepts in Object-oriented Programming
- Practical Cryptography
- Structured Programming
- Spatial Databases
- Professional Certificate in Postgraduate Teaching & Learning: Tutors & Demonstrators
- Innovation and Research Commercialisation
- Research Funding Application