Cybersecurity
MSc by Research, MPhil, PhD
Duration
MSc by Research normally 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, MPhil normally 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time, PhD normally 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time.
This is a potential research degree area, subject to the approval of the University. If you are interested in undertaking a research degree in this area, please contact Dr Andrea Szymkowiak to discuss your proposal.
Cybersecurity is globally recognised as a serious concern. The UK government, in their 2010 National Security Strategy, rated cyber attacks as a Tier 1 threat. Abertay University is in a unique position to make a contribution to this endeavour due to our spread of research activity across the entire cybersecurity spectrum and our cross-disciplinary approach to the problem.
Our vibrant research culture encourages areas of cross-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary working, and draws from software good practice including secure software development, development of innovative forensic techniques and deployment of behavioural science in improving human resilience.
What does a research degree involve?
As a postgraduate research student, you will carry out an original, independent research and/or practice-based project, whilst being guided and supported by a team of expert academic supervisors. Your progress will be monitored throughout the year and via an annual review. The final assessment is by examination of your submitted thesis and a viva voce (oral examination).
With the help of your supervisors, you will be encouraged to publish your research during and after your studies.
You have the option of studying an MSc by Research, an MPhil or a PhD. Our research degrees are flexible. You can begin an MSc or an MPhil and then seek to transfer to a PhD without having to start your project all over again. You can also switch from full-time to part-time study, and vice versa.
What makes Abertay's Graduate School different?
Abertay is a small university, which means that as a research student, you’ll be joining a close-knit community of scholars and researchers.
If you'd like more information about our Postgraduate Research degrees, please get in touch.
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