PhD in Cybersecurity

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Rentention Rate

96

Diversity

Africa:

2%

UK:

65%

Europe:

14%

Asia:

8%

North America:

4%

Oceania:

1%

Others:

6%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Deloitte

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

McKinsey

Apple

Facebook

Dell

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$26,100 / year

Overall Cost

$41,100 / year

FAQs

• What are the entry requirements?
  
  Applicants are expected to hold at least a first-class or strong upper second-class degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related subject. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable but not always essential.
• How do applicants apply?
  
  Applications are submitted online through the University of Southampton’s postgraduate application system and must include a CV, research proposal, academic transcripts, two references, and proof of English language ability if required.
• What facilities and resources are available to PhD students?
  
  Students benefit from access to cybersecurity labs, high-performance computing clusters, the Cyber Security Academy, and interdisciplinary collaborations with industry and government organisations.
• What is the focus of the PhD in Cyber Security at the University of Southampton?
  
  The programme focuses on cutting-edge research in areas such as network and systems security, cryptography, data privacy, secure AI, cyber-physical systems, digital forensics, and human factors in cybersecurity.
• Are there funding opportunities for PhD students?
  
  Yes, funding is available through UKRI/EPSRC studentships, university scholarships, departmental research grants, and industry-funded projects. Fully funded PhD positions are frequently advertised.