PhD in Computer Science
The Ph.D. degree in Computer Science is a research degree which is awarded on the basis of original research culminating in a dissertation. The research areas available at UWI-Mona include:
- Amorphous Computing
- Software Engineering
- Virtual Reality
Applications and Admission
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have an MPhil or an MSc degree in Computer Science.
NB: Acceptance is subject to the availability of a supervisor within the department.
Research Proposal
Students are not assigned to pre-specified projects. They are expected to propose an area or topic and will only be accepted if an appropriate and willing supervisor is available. Applicants should therefore prepare a statement of proposed research indicating their intended topic and research strategy. This should:
- show an understanding of existing work in the field
- identify an area for new work
- have concrete goals and deliverables for the first year, and
- indicate that you know how to achieve them.
Length of Programme
Minimum of three academic years