Overview
The Cyber Security PhD programme from University College London (UCL) ensures that doctoral students achieve deep domain-specific expertise, while developing into individuals who can resolve problems using a range of tools and methods, confident in their ability to work effectively with experts from across the socio-technical divide.
It has long been recognised that cybersecurity is a ‘wicked problem’ – one that spills across disciplines, jurisdictions, and borders of all kinds.
Our programme breaks with disciplinary tradition to rethink how we develop people equipped to deal with the cybersecurity challenges of the future. To do so, we select students who already recognise these intersections and seek to explore them further. We offer supervision in computing (systems security, cryptography, software security, network security), crime science (cybercrime and policing issues) and in domestic and international policy (digital tech policy, global cybernorms, international peace and security).
All of our students will develop a level of expertise in their topic that incorporates the dimensions covered in our CDT and all of our students will leave the CDT with a network of colleagues working in and across these domains.
Career:
The students will be trained in how to address evolving cybersecurity challenges through multidisciplinary means. By developing a holistic understanding of how technology, policy, industry and law enforcement interact, our students will be equipped for high-level leadership positions that will help to shape the future through secure digital technologies.
Employability
Depending on their research agenda, the programme will provide students with core skills and knowledge at the forefront of computing (systems security, cryptography, software security, network security), crime science (cybercrime) and policy (information security management, public policy). Suitable careers will include technology R&D, intelligence and policing, international and domestic public policy, cyber diplomacy and digital infrastructure project implementation.
Programme Structure
Research areas:
- Applied cryptography
- On-line propaganda / hate speech / fake news
- Authentication and verification
- Financial technology and cryptocurrencies
- Blockchains
- Global politics of cybersecurity, cyberwar, cyber norms
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Computer Sciences IT Security Cyber Security View 7 other PhDs in Cyber Security in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Research applicants will normally be required to hold a first or upper-second class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university in an appropriate subject, or a recognised taught Master’s degree. Overseas qualifications of an equivalent standard from a recognised higher education institution are also accepted.
- Names and email addresses of TWO potential supervisors who you would like to review your application
- Funding source
- Academic transcripts for each of your degree level qualifications
- The details of two referees who can comment on your academic ability
- A personal statement with four parts
Tuition Fee
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International
25960 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25960 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
5690 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5690 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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