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Dual doctoral award in computer science — Conferred jointly with Oxfordium University (UK) & University of London (Worldwide)
University of London (Worldwide) (United Kingdom)
Online or on campus
A research doctorate in computing. Candidates define a question, build or evaluate a system, and write a thesis that states what the result does not show. The University of London (Worldwide) moderates the research methods and the examination. Students earn 2 independent accredited diplomas with a 60% / 40% international credit split. PhD Computer Science (Dual Award) is taught as one award, not a list of unrelated modules. The published length is 48 months, and the credit total is 540. Students move from Systems and interfaces through Systems and interfaces, and finish on Systems and interfaces. Each course has a question, a method, and a submission. In this field, students specify a small system, show how it was tested, and state how it fails. Reading is a specification, a test note, and an incident or post-mortem. The artefact a marker expects is a specification or reviewed component with tests and a trade-off note. The award is built so that a graduate can do the following in practice: A supervised thesis in software, data, or systems Methods training before the research proposal is confirmed Partner moderation of the examination Teaching assumes the student can read a source, attempt a problem before the seminar, and revise after feedback. Attendance at live seminars is part of the design. The capstone or final course must use the methods of the earlier courses; a project that ignores them does not pass. The pages for each course name the topics that are examined. Those topics are the syllabus. A brochure line is not a substitute for them.
Study online
Online tuition is free. Online examinations are free. There is no exam fee for online study.
On-campus study
Prefer to learn at our Oxford campus? Campus tuition and campus examinations are charged. The published campus price is on each programme page.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHD-D101 | Systems and interfaces Students specify a small system, its users, and the interface between parts.
| 90 |
| PHD-D102 | Building and testing Students implement or review a component and show how it was tested.
| 90 |
| PHD-D103 | Running the system Students describe deployment, failure, and the record an operator would need.
| 90 |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHD-D201 | Technical project Students deliver a supervised build or design and defend the trade-offs.
| 135 |
| PHD-D202 | Systems and interfaces Students specify a small system, its users, and the interface between parts.
| 135 |
Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 48 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
You may study this award fully online from your country, or — where published — on campus at Oxfordium. Online study does not require a student visa. Campus study may.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents, research). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Oxfordium University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@oxfordium.org.
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