Overview

Studying for a PhD or MPhil in the area of Data Privacy and Cybersecurity at Cardiff University , will see you join the School as part of a successful team of researchers with a range of industrial partners and academic collaborators.

Distinctive features

Our longstanding, strong and dynamic research culture has given rise to our international reputation for world-class research.

The School supports work in this area with a substantial investment in research facilities and infrastructure.

Vibrant research culture that includes School and themed seminar programmes and conference/travel opportunities.

Dedicated support and training to boost your research-themed knowledge and skills.

Examples of our research in cybersecurity include the machine classification of malware in various forms (eg binary executables and web links), mathematical models for the quantification and forecasting of network security risk, security of industrial control systems (eg SCADA systems), and Cloud security.

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Programme Structure

Research area:

Our research covers a number of evolving, state-of-the-art topics, many of which are listed as priorities in our research
When considering whether to joining us as a research student in this area, you should review these topics and activities to make sure that you have similar interests. Please contact a lead member of staff in this area to help identify a suitable supervisor with whom you can discuss the nature and direction of your research work.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

69

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data Cyber Security View 11 other PhDs in Cyber Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

69

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 Honours undergraduate degree or a master's degree, in computing or a related subject. Applicants with appropriate professional experience are also considered. Degree-level mathematics (or equivalent) is required for research in some project areas.
Your research proposal should be no longer than 2000 word and should include the following. Please note that proposals longer than 2000 words will be rejected at the initial application stage.
a summary of your chosen research area, which briefly describes the state-of-the-art and lists the shortcomings and questions that your study will address
an outline of the methods and techniques that you propose applying
the name of a prospective supervisor, and a description of how your proposal relates to their research interest and expertise
a list of references that you have cited in the above

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Tuition Fee

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International

25450 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25450 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Cardiff

628 - 1066 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Data Privacy and Cybersecurity.

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Cardiff

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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