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Postgraduate Degrees by Research

The School offers three degrees by research; MSc, MPhil and PhD, available as both full and part time programmes. Research degree programmes have the objectives of training students in the skills and techniques of conducting research,developing understanding and enthusiasm for a selected research topic, and accelerating the development of a mature, critical and self-motivated approach to the aquisition, organisaton and application of specicialist knowledge. Students pursue the chosen research project under the guidance of a member of the academic staff of the School, attending selected modules from taught course programmes where required. Examination is by submission of a thesis reporting the results achieved and by a oral examination based on the thesis. The results of research are expected to be worthy of publication. The degrees offered differ in the duration of study and scope and depth of research expected. For an MSc by research, the application of established techniques and concepts in new areas is acceptable. For an MPhil, evidence of originality and independant critical assessment is expected, under the guidance of a member of staff. Similar achievement is expected for a PhD, with a greater attainment and eventually a greater level of independance from supervision.

Students may transfer between programmes under appropriate circumstances.

Duration

Full time: MSc 1 year, MPhil  2-3 years, PhD 3-4 years.
Part-time: MSc 2 years, MPhil 3-5 years, PhD 4-6 years.

Entrance Requirements

The School would normally expect applicants for postgraduate research to have achieved one of the following in a subject relevant to the proposed research:
The School also recognises relevant industrial and academic experience and special circumstances in the consideration of applicants.

Where English is not the first language, satisfactory performance in the Graduate Record Examination or TOEFL may be required.

Fees

Anual fees (pounds sterling) for the academic year 95/96 are as follows:

Home and EC students: £2430 (full time), £595 (part-time).
Non-EC students: £7820 (full time).

Contact the Postgraduate Admissions Tutor if you are uncertain whether you can register as a Home or EC student. Fees are payable in full at the time of registration at the begining of each year of study. However, arrangements exist whereby self-supporting students may apply to pay fees by installments. Overseas students embarking on a course of study of more than six months duration will not be required to pay for treatment under the British National Health Service (except for maternity services), just as if they were UK residents.

Scholarships

U.K. residents may be eligible for nationally funded studentships, including EPSRC CASE awards for applicants interested in aquiring industrial experience.
The University has a number of scholarships for U.K. and overseas students, awarded on a competitive basis.
Research students can earn extra income through demonstrating and marking in support of the School's undergraduate teaching programmes.

How to Apply

To apply for a postgraduate place, you should complete the Application form for Research Degree Study and return it to the Postgraduate Admissions Tutor at the adress below. Forms may be obtained form the same address (or using the electronic mail form provided). The Postgraduate Admissions Tutor will be happy to discuss research opportunities or available scholarships with you before the submission of the form.

There is no closing date for applications. However, applications for Scholarships have a deadline of early April for starting the following October.


Enquiries regarding postgraduate degrees by research should be directed to:

Post:
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
School of Computer Studies
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT
United Kingdom

Telephone:
0113 233 5430 (from UK)
+44 113 233 5430 (from overseas)

Fax:
0113 233 5468 (from UK)
+44 113 233 5468 (from overseas)

Email:
office@scs.leeds.ac.uk


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University of Leeds, School of Computer Studies
October 1995