PhD in Cybersecurity

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Northern Ireland:

5%

International students:

20%

Scotland:

5%

Wales:

10%

England:

80%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Deloitte

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

McKinsey

Apple

Facebook

Dell

Twitter

Instagram

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$18,300 / year

Overall Cost

$33,300 / year

FAQs

• What facilities and resources are available to cyber security PhD students?
  
  Students have access to specialist cybersecurity and digital forensics labs, high-performance computing systems, simulation environments, and collaborations with law enforcement and industry partners.
• Are funding opportunities available?
  
  Yes, funding is available through university studentships, government-funded doctoral training, and externally sponsored projects. Some advertised PhD projects are fully funded.
• How does the application process work?
  
  Applicants apply online through the University of Portsmouth portal, providing a CV, academic transcripts, a research proposal, references, and proof of English language proficiency if required.
• What are the entry requirements?
  
  Applicants should hold a first-class or upper second-class degree in computer science, cybersecurity, mathematics, or a closely related subject. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable but not always essential.
• What is the focus of the PhD in Cyber Security at the University of Portsmouth?
  
  The programme focuses on research into areas such as network and systems security, cryptography, cybercrime, digital forensics, data privacy, artificial intelligence in security, and human-centered aspects of cybersecurity.