Overview
Features
The vibrant research culture at Abertay University 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.
We are a member of the Cyber Nexus network (SICSA), a collaboration of Scottish universities whose goal it is to provide world-leading postgraduate education and research experiences. The SICSA programme prepares graduates for careers as researchers, academics and for a diverse range of local, national and international careers and professions outside of academia.
The Cyber Nexus network fosters collaboration and development of Cybersecurity researchers across Scottish universities and nurtures interactions between academia and the cybersecurity industry.
Programme Structure
Research:
- Cybersecurity at Abertay University covers a wide range of applied and theoretical research covering all dimensions of the cybersecurity arena.
- Our research covers human-centred security, secure environments and intrusion detection.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 95
- PTE Academic: 67
- OTE: 133
- IELTS: 7
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- The minimum entry requirement for all our research degrees is an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in an appropriate discipline and/or a Master's degree.
- In some cases, appropriate professional or experiential learning may be considered in combination with a lower classification of Honours degree.
You will need to include the following documentation when you apply online:
- Copies of your academic transcripts
- References
- Your research proposal
Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, International (estimated deadline)
- Apply before Dec 2026, National (estimated deadline)
- Starting June 2027
- Apply before Mar 2027, International (estimated deadline)
- Apply before Apr 2027, National (estimated deadline)
- Starting October 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027, International (estimated deadline)
- Apply before Aug 2027, National (estimated deadline)
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Dundee, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Cyber Security
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 27,995 AUD / year (≈ 14,750 GBP / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,501 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living Costs
Dundee, United Kingdom
1,494-2,836 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.