Department of Computer Science and Information Systems

Applications for a research degree

Applications can be made online from the College page on MPhil/PhD in Computer Science and Information Systems. Please include the following with your application:

• • a detailed, up-to-date CV

  • a short statement of about one A4 page, stating why you wish to pursue a research degree at Birkbeck and indicating your areas of research interest

  • an outline research proposal (250-500 words are asked for on the application form, but we are happy to consider longer outline proposals too)

Potential applicants are welcome to contact academic staff about their research before making a formal application. Information about the Department's research groups and the research activities of individual staff can be found here. The Research Admissions Tutor, Professor George Magoulas, can also be contacted with general enquiries about research activities.

A small number of studentships covering fees are available in the Department each year. Demand for these is very high and early application is advised. Please refer to the College's pages onfinancial support for MPhil/PhD students for further information.

There are also a very small number of studentships to cover maintenance costs each year, and these can only be awarded to exceptional applicants. Early application for these is strongly recommended. Other sources of funding are Research Assistant (RA) and Teaching Assistant (TA) posts. These studentships and posts are advertised here when available. RAs and TAs are able to register for research degrees as part-time students.

Please contact the Research Administrator for details of current availability of studentships and bursaries.