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PhD of Information Security

University of East London

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of East London campus

About the program

A certificate giving a quick path into information security.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: no
  • Post-study work rights (2): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Information Security. Apply concepts related to four core courses in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Security Operations Analyst
  • Information Security Specialist

Curriculum

  • Four core courses
  • 12 credits
  • Chosen from cryptography and security
  • Computer security auditing
  • Wireless network security and administration
  • And network management and security
  • Some courses are online.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master's-level qualification plus professional experience
  • Per programme.

Accepted academic background

Master's-level qualification plus professional experience, Per programme.

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

  1. Check the course entry requirements
  2. English test score and deadline on the course page and the international entry requirements page. Apply direct from the UEL site
  3. Which is free of charge. Check your email for the offer. Accept through the Applicant Portal and pay the tuition fee deposit (amount in your offer) or submit a sponsor guarantee letter. Complete any further assessment and receive your CAS. Apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds. Attend induction week.

Other costs

Tuition per year£6,880 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£21,010 GBP

Program details

CampusDocklands Campus, University Way, London E16 2RD
Faculty or schoolSchool of Architecture, Computing and Engineering
DepartmentEngineering & Computing
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteInternational scholarships and discounts of up to 5, 000 GBP for self-funded international students, 5% Early-payment discount (International fees and funding page, Archived 2026-10-03).

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.