Phd Application Forms and Procedures

If you would like to apply for a PhD in Computer Science please click on the application form link below to begin your online application. Please ensure you carefully read the instructions before you begin. In order for your application to be considered you must include the following:

• PhD Application Form
• A Research Proposal: a statement outlining the area of research that you are interested in including as much information as possible.
• Resume / CV to include any industrial experience or published work
• Transcript of your degree marks - if you have not completed your degree please send a transcript of the marks obtained so far in your course and ask your referees to include a prediction of your final mark. Transcripts must be certified hard copies scanned and uploaded to your online application.
• Two letters of reference in support of your application - At least one reference must be from an academic contact. If you are unable to obtain two academic references, current employers can also be accepted.
• For overseas students, evidence of your English abililty.

You can apply for admission to the PhD programme at any time of year - there are no application deadlines.

Please also read our research web pages, and a list with possible current opportunities for PhD research.

Please note that we cannot process your application until after we receive all of the requested documentation. Once we have received your complete application, the PhD Admissions Tutor will circulate it to any potential supervisors in your particular area of research. We will notify you of the application outcome as soon as possible.

Postgraduate Admissions
Graduate School of Engineering
University of Bristol
Merchant Venturers Building
Woodland Road
Bristol
BS8 1UB, UK

Further information can be obtained from The University of Bristol Student Opportunities Pages .