Tuition Fee
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Cybersecurity
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
Abertay University's Cybersecurity MSc by Research, MPhil, and PhD programs offer a comprehensive research experience in cybersecurity, covering human-centered security, secure environments, and intrusion detection. The program benefits from Abertay's research activity, cross-disciplinary approach, and industry connections. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in cybersecurity through the Cyber Nexus network (SICSA), which fosters collaboration and development in the field.
Program Outline
Cybersecurity MSc by Research, MPhil, PhD at Abertay University
Degree Overview:
Abertay's Cybersecurity program covers:
- Human-centered security
- Secure environments
- Intrusion detection
Key points:
- Globally recognized as a serious concern
- UK government spends millions on mitigation
- Abertay offers unique contributions due to:
- Research activity across the cybersecurity spectrum
- Cross-disciplinary approach
- Close ties with industry and law enforcement
- Vibrant research culture encourages:
- Cross-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary working
- Software good practices (secure development, innovative forensic techniques, behavioral science)
- Member of the Cyber Nexus network (SICSA):
- World-leading postgraduate education and research experiences
- Prepares graduates for diverse careers
- Fosters collaboration and development of cybersecurity researchers
- Nurtures interactions between academia and the industry
Research degrees:
- MSc by Research
- MPhil
- PhD
Flexibility:
- Begin at one level and transfer to another
- Switch between full-time and part-time study
Other:
- Start dates: February, June, October
- Duration:
- MSc by Research: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
- MPhil: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
- PhD: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
- Award titles: MSc by Research, MPhil, PhD
- Application deadlines:
- February: December 15 (Tier 4 visa: November 30)
- June: April 30 (Tier 4 visa: March 31)
- October: August 31 (Tier 4 visa: July 31)
- Required documents:
- Academic transcripts
- References
- Research proposal
- Contact:
- Cyber Nexus network (SICSA)
- Dean of Research and Abertay's Graduate School
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