Data Privacy and Cybersecurity (PhD/MPhil)
Cardiff University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Cathays Park Campus

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Cathays Park Campus

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Cathays Park Campus

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Cathays Park Campus

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Cathays Park Campus

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5 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Cathays Park Campus

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JUL-27

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5 Years

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Cathays Park Campus

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JAN-26

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5 Years

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Focus your studies on data privacy and cybersecurity through our Computer Science and Informatics research programmes (MPhil, PhD). Studying for a PhD or MPhil in the area of data privacy and cybersecurity will see you join the School as part of a successful team of researchers with a range of industrial partners and academic collaborators. Our longstanding, strong and dynamic research culture has given rise to our international reputation for world-class research. The School supports work in ...Read more

Focus your studies on data privacy and cybersecurity through our Computer Science and Informatics research programmes (MPhil, PhD). Studying for a PhD or MPhil in the area of data privacy and cybersecurity will see you join the School as part of a successful team of researchers with a range of industrial partners and academic collaborators. 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. Full-time duration - PhD 3 Years, MPhil 1 Year

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£25,450 per year

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Living Cost- The minimum cost of living as recommended by UKVI for studying outside London is £1,023 per month. The fee mentioned is for 2024/25 entry and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025/26 entry.

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Cardiff University
Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cathays  0.1 miles away
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