MRes Maritime Cyber Security at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

MRes Maritime Cyber Security is a research-based degree in cyber-physical security for marine and maritime technology, covering policy, penetration testing, forensics and human-in-the-loop research. Students work within a multidisciplinary research team with access to the Cyber-SHIP Lab, CROWN, the Maritime Simulation Laboratory and a cyber forensics lab.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time route available) | Study mode: full-time, part-time route available | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students attend two weeks of block-mode teaching at the start of the year, then study remotely. The two mandatory modules are Maritime Cyber Risk and Cyber-Physical Security Tools and Methods, followed by a Research Project and Dissertation in an area such as autonomy, decarbonisation, offshore structures, ships or ports.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typically a first-class honours degree or equivalent in cybersecurity, computing or a marine/maritime-related subject, or a 2:1 with a first-class grade (or equivalent) in a research project or dissertation. Applicants with substantial relevant work experience but no degree may be considered. The personal statement should describe the background that provides a foundation for the degree. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element (or equivalent) is highly encouraged for international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 1 year

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