PhD Open Secure Communication Networks at University of Surrey

Programme overview

Advance the future of cybersecurity, AI, and 5G networks. Join the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funded Centre of Doctoral Training (CDT) and become a pioneer with our Open Secure Communication Networks PhD programme.

Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this Open Secure Communications Networks PhD programme you’ll have opportunities to advance research in exciting and emerging areas of wireless communications and cyber security. You will interact with and work with other researchers within the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) that is a joint centre with Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and the University of Surrey. In your first year you’ll engage in diverse modules, group projects and rigorous training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a first or upper second-class (2:1) UK degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification), or a lower-second (2:2) UK degree plus a good UK masters degree - merit or distinction normally required (or equivalent overseas qualification). IELTS Academic 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6.0 in each individual category

International applicants: GBP 29,400 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, October 2027 start; non-September starts attract a pro-rata fee in the year of entry Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/doctoral-college/prospective-postgraduate-researchers/application-guidance

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