Computer Science (Research)

The Department of Computer Science at Aberystwyth University is a leading computing department in Wales and one of the major UK departments for research and for teaching.

We are a research-driven computer science department, with research groups in Intelligent Robotics; Vision, Graphics and Visualisation; Advanced Reasoning; and Bioinformatics and Health Informatics. All research groups investigate and develop techniques and applications of intelligent systems where we actively encourage close inter-group working, giving a high degree of coherence to our research.

A PhD or MPhil degree in Computer Science is an opportunity to explore an area of research, supported by supervisors from our specialist research groups. There are about 20 students pursuing postgraduate research programmes in the Department at present, working alongside lecturers and research associates in a lively and well-integrated research community.

Grants from Research Councils and other sources may be available through the Department.

DProf
The Aberystwyth University DProf programme combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of staff who have expertise in the topic of study. Taught modules such as ‘Leadership for Researchers’ allow students to reflect on their own professional experience which can then be applied to research settings, while modules focusing on quantitative and qualitative research methods provide students with the skills required to collect and analyse data.

The ‘Pilot Study’ module allows students to test their research skills by designing and analysing a small-scale project using their own research data. In the first year of study the supervisory team supports students to complete the taught modules, and in the second and third year of study supervisors work closely with students to undertake research on the chosen topic area.

Through work-based research, the DProf in Computer Science equips experienced professionals to harness the power of artificial intelligence, data science, and other emerging technologies to drive innovation and efficiency in industry.