COSC790-08A (C) Approved Start 2008

Computer Science PhD

120 points

Details:
Start/End Date: The start and end dates are specific to each student. For further information please contact one of the following (as appropriate):
  • For Masters theses please contact the relevant Faculty Office.
  • For Doctoral degrees (PhD) please contact the Graduate School.
  • For other types of approved start courses (i.e. generally courses worth 60 points or less) please contact the Course Coordinator.
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal dates for this course (both with and without fee refund) will be confirmed once a) the course start date and b) course length is confirmed. Students are advised to consult the department for further information.

Description

Computer Science PhD

A full-time Ph.D. course requires a minimum period of enrolment of two years and must be completed within four years, unless there are special circumstances. The time is spent doing research and development work. Part-time enrolment (COSC791) is possible, for students with outside commitments.

A Ph.D. degree is awarded for independent and original research which can be classed as a contribution to knowledge. At least part of this research must be worthy of publication. To demonstrate such an achievement a candidate is expected to submit a thesis acceptable to the supervisor(s) and two external examiners in both format and content. In most cases an oral examination covering the issues raised by the thesis will also be required. To be admitted to the Ph.D. programme students must have an Honours or Masters degree of high standard, with substantial Computer Science & Software Engineering content. There is no course work required. Although this is very much dependent on the student and topic, you should expect to take three to four years to complete a Ph.D.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department.

Course Coordinator

For further information see Computer Science and Software Engineering Head of Department

Course links

Library portal

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $4,540.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Computer Science and Software Engineering .

All COSC790 Occurrences

  • COSC790-08A (C) Approved Start 2008
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