Structure

Year 1: Students are required to complete 6 mandatory taught Level M units delivered through lectures, workshops, laboratories, guided self-study, and including peer supported learning and group work. PhD projects and supervisors are matched to students and research proposals developed through the summer of the Year 1.

Years 2-4: Full-time research. PhD research topics range from statistical theory and methods to collaborations with experimental scientists and businesses. COMPASS graduates are equipped with in-demand skills in modeling, uncertainty quantification, prediction and decision making.  

Details can be found in our Programme and Unit Catalogue 2019/20

Funding

A COMPASS studentship provides 4 years of tuition fees at UK/EU student rates, a tax-free stipend of £18,777 per year for living expenses and a travel allowance to support research related activities. Applications are welcomed from international students and the University may, in some circumstances, agree to waive or part-waive the international element of tuition fees.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold/achieve a minimum of upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) or master's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science or another highly numerate subject such as economics, epidemiology or physics. For information on international equivalent qualifications, please refer to our International Office website.