PhD in Cybersecurity

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Africa:

1%

North America:

2%

Asia:

1%

Others:

3%

UK:

85%

EU:

6%

Rest of Europe:

2%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Deloitte

Amazon

Microsoft

McKinsey

Apple

Facebook

Twitter

Pinterest

Tesla

Instagram

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$27,500 / year

Overall Cost

$42,500 / year

FAQs

• What facilities and resources are available to PhD students?
  
  Students benefit from access to high-performance computing clusters, hardware security labs, collaborative research centres, and partnerships with industry and government agencies.
• Are there funding opportunities available?
  
  Yes, funding is available through EPSRC studentships, university scholarships, and industry-funded research projects. Fully funded PhD positions are often advertised.
• What English language proficiency is required?
  
  International applicants must meet the University of Bristol’s English requirement, typically IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component, or equivalent.
• What are the entry requirements?
  
  Applicants normally need a first-class or strong upper second-class degree in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline. A relevant Master’s degree is desirable but not always essential.
• What is the focus of the PhD in Cyber Security at the University of Bristol?
  
  The programme covers advanced research in cyber security, including cryptography, systems security, hardware security, trusted computing, secure AI, network security, and cyber-physical systems.