Cyber Security PhD
Abertay University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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OverviewCybersecurity at Abertay University covers a wide range of applied and theoretical research covering all dimensions of the cybersecurity arena. Our research covers human-centred security, secure environments and intrusion detection.Cybersecurity is globally recognised as a serious concern. The UK government, in their 2010 National Security Strategy, rated cyber attacks as a Tier 1 threat. Despite a national austerity stance, the UK government is spending millions of pounds to ensure ...Read more

Overview

Cybersecurity at Abertay University covers a wide range of applied and theoretical research covering all dimensions of the cybersecurity arena. Our research covers human-centred security, secure environments and intrusion detection.

Cybersecurity is globally recognised as a serious concern. The UK government, in their 2010 National Security Strategy, rated cyber attacks as a Tier 1 threat. Despite a national austerity stance, the UK government is spending millions of pounds to ensure that this particular risk is mitigated. Abertay University is in a unique position to make a contribution to this endeavour due to our spread of research activity across the entire cybersecurity spectrum and our cross-disciplinary approach to the problem. We also have close ties with industry and law enforcement that ensure that we understand the problems being faced at the coal face. In this way we are able address the real and pertinent issues in the area, and our research can have maximum impact.

Our vibrant research culture encourages areas of cross-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary working, and draws from software good practice including secure software development, development of innovative forensic techniques and deployment of behavioural science in improving human resilience.

We are a member of the Cyber Nexus network (SICSA), a collaboration of Scottish universities whose goal it is to provide world-leading postgraduate education and research experiences. The SICSA programme prepares graduates for careers as researchers, academics and for a diverse range of local, national and international careers and professions outside of academia. The Cyber Nexus network fosters collaboration and development of cybersecurity researchers across Scottish universities and nurtures interactions between academia and the cybersecurity industry.

PhD

The award of the Doctor of Philosophy demonstrates that the main focus of your work is your personal contribution to knowledge in your discipline or field, through original research or the original application of existing knowledge.

How long is a PhD?

If you are studying full-time, you are expected to complete the award in 36 months. The minimum period to receive this is award is 24 months and the maximum is 48 months.

If you are studying part-time, you are expected to complete the award in 48 months. The minimum period to receive this award on a part-time basis is 72 months and the maximum is 96 months.

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WUSCA ranking:
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89/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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48th
CUG Ranking
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99th
What students say
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Amaan
27 Mar 24

The map for the school is posted on every floor which makes it easier to find my way..Read more

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Lawrence
05 Mar 24

As a distance-learning student, I find that having our classes on teams has been great way for me to get know my classmates and feel like I am actually participating in the lesson..Read more

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for all our research degrees is an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in an appropriate discipline and/or a Master’s degree. In some cases, appropriate professional or experiential learning may be considered in combination with a lower classification of Honours degree.

Tuition fees

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£4,829 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Continuation Fee for PhD/MPhil (per academic year) £500.

£4,829 per year

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Students from Other UK

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Continuation Fee for PhD/MPhil (per academic year) £500.

£14,750 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Continuation Fee for PhD/MPhil (per academic year) £500.

£14,750 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Continuation Fee for PhD/MPhil (per academic year) £500.

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Abertay University
Bell Street Dundee Dundee, City Of DD1 1HG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dundee  0.3 miles away

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