PhD Cyber Security at University of Gloucestershire

Programme overview

This programme offers a future-oriented, research-intensive environment designed to address the complex and growing threats facing our digital world. With a strong focus on applied, impactful research, you will be equipped with the expertise to investigate, analyse, and respond to evolving cyber risks.

Faculty: School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences | Department: Computing and Cyber Security | Duration: PhD: 4 years full-time; PhD: 6 years part-time; MSc by Research: 2 years full-time; MSc by Research: 3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time, distance learning | Intake: October 2026; February 2027; October 2027; February 2028; October 2028 | Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This personalised and flexible study experience is designed to support your academic and professional development within a collaborative environment. From the outset, you will engage in independent, applied research aligned with your interests in areas such as network security, digital forensics, cyber threat intelligence, malware analysis, cryptography, and blockchain security.

Career pathways

Whether you pursue a research degree that drives innovative research or apply cyber security solutions professionally, this programme opens up diverse career paths.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's by Research At least a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area. PhD A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic. Applications from a range of diverse backgrounds We actively encourage applications from students from a range of diverse backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement. Interview If you meet the entry criteria you will be offered an interview with an academic member of staff, either in person or online. Research proposal Your application should include a research proposal up to 1,000 words (excluding references/appendices) which follows the structure outlined in t

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,350 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee for the full-time option. Source

International applicants: GBP 13,425 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee for the full-time option. Source

Intake: October 2026; February 2027; October 2027; February 2028; October 2028

Duration: PhD: 4 years full-time; PhD: 6 years part-time; MSc by Research: 2 years full-time; MSc by Research:

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