The objectives of the PhD program in Computer Science is to undertake research and carry out original work in Computer Science.
Research is carried out under the supervision of one or more members of the academic staff.
A person may be permitted to enrol in the PhD program if the person has a First Class or Second Class Division A Honours degree in Computer Science. The candidate's supervisor, the Head of Department, and a member of the Supervisory Committee attend this seminar. For each PhD student, a progress report must be submitted every 12 months. At the end of candidature, the candidate submits a thesis which is evaluated by a committee of examiners.