Study Doctorate in Cyber Security at University of Hertfordshire in the UK,
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Doctorate in Cyber Security

UK

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What will I learn?

About the courseWe offer a rigorous doctorate level environment to investigate important cyber security and cyber operations issues. Our specialist R&D team have expertise in the areas of, risk and threat management, PsyOps and deception, situational awareness, penetration testing, network security, incident response, digital forensics, threat intelligence and counterintelligence and information security. We’ll invite you to become members of the Cyber Security Centre and share in our experience and knowledge. Every step of the way we'll ensure you feel challenged and inspired.Central to this programme is your portfolio of research work which will explore a key theme and give you the chance to investigate technical, business and process concepts under the context of cyber security and cyber operations. We’ll guide you to develop your portfolio, specialist technological skills and research. We’ll give you the tools to identify and create uncontested market space through innovation. You’ll master excellent critical thinking skills and an awareness of the application of cyber related technologies into organisations and their information environments.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,120.00 (US$ 23,401) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

College Lane - Campus

College Lane,

Hatfield,

Hertfordshire,

AL10 9AB, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,120.00 (US$ 23,401) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2027

Venue

College Lane - Campus

College Lane,

Hatfield,

Hertfordshire,

AL10 9AB, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A first degree in engineering or science. Cyber security is a multifaceted discipline. First degrees from other relevant disciplines (e.g. business and psychology) will be considered. Applicants with a Master's degree may move more rapidly into their research phase.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Hertfordshire

Herts’s receipt of the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise (2024) evidences its outstanding global growth and strategic internationalisation.

  • Top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide, 2026)
  • 6 in the UK for facilities Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025
  • Over 300 career-oriented courses
  • Top 25 percent for student satisfaction nationally (NSS, 2025)

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