Professional Doctorate in Cyber Diplomacy at University of East London

This course is designed to meet the current global diplomacy priorities and capacity building. You’ll build expertise and knowledge in advanced areas of cyber diplomacy, cross- cultural theory, and research in applied cyber defence management. Develop leadership skills to guide and mentor others in cyber diplomacy demonstrate an understanding of confidence building measures as well as the sociopolitical complexities and legal challenges stemming from issues of attribution, accountability, and sovereignty.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Computer Science & Digital Technologies  |  Duration: 5 years part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 7 Our Cyber Diplomacy Prof Doc tackles the big, interconnected challenges of governing online security. This doctorate is where technology meets international relations. Modules include Security Management (30 credits), IT & Internet Law (30 credits), International Cyber-Conflict (30 credits), Cyber Defence Diplomacy (30 credits), Global Diplomacy and Statecraft: Theories and Practice (30 credits), Research Conference (30 credits).

Career pathways

This programme uniquely qualifies students in a world in which more countries are acquiring offensive cyber capabilities, and cyber diplomacy to prevent escalation or wrongful attribution of cyberattacks. It enables existing employed diplomats or those aiming to pursue a career in diplomacy to move into a wide variety of roles and careers as cyber diplomats in government or industry.

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