Program Overview

Cyber Diplomacy Prof Doc

Overview

This course is designed to meet the current global diplomacy priorities and capacity building. You’ll build expertise and knowledge in advanced areas of cyber diplomacy, cross-cultural theory, and research in applied cyber defence management. Develop leadership skills to guide and mentor others in cyber diplomacy demonstrate an understanding of confidence building measures as well as the sociopolitical complexities and legal challenges stemming from issues of attribution, accountability, and sovereignty.

Course Options

• Professional Doctorate
  • Start date: September 2025
  • Duration: 5 years (part-time)

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• A 2.1 Honours in Computer Science, Businesses, Politics, Economics (or an equivalent degree) from a recognised UK HE institution.
• Exceptionally, applicants without first degrees but who have significant, relevant work experience will be considered for entry. All such applicants will be subject to an interview.

International Qualifications

• We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications.

English Language Requirements

• Overall IELTS 6.0 with minimum 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading (or recognised equivalent)

Fees, Funding, and Additional Costs

Fees

• Home Applicant (part-time, 5 years): £4,200 per year
• International Applicant (part-time, 5 years): £6,680 per year

Funding

• Postgraduate Loans Scheme: £10,280 to fund your Masters Programme under the Postgraduate Loans (PGL) scheme
• Postgraduate Scholarship: Apply for a 50 per cent discount on your tuition fees
• Alumni Discount: up to 15% fee waiver (exclusions apply)
• Early Payment Discount: 5% fee waiver
• Asylum Seekers scholarship: 100% fee waiver
• Civic Engagement: £1,000
• Hardship Bursary: up to £2,000
• Sport Scholarships: Up to £6,000

Additional Costs

• Textbooks
• Computer equipment
• Printing
• Travel

Course Modules

• Security Management (30 credits) Core Module
• IT & Internet Law (30 credits) Core Module
• International Cyber-Conflict (30 credits) Core Module
• Cyber Defence Diplomacy (30 credits) Core Module
• Global Diplomacy and Statecraft: Theories and Practice (30 credits) Core Module
• Research Conference (30 credits) Core Module

What We're Researching

• Centre for Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence
• Smart Cities
• Resilient Built Environment
• Culture and Environment
• Intelligent Technologies
• Research Enhanced Learning & Teaching

Your Future Career

• This programme uniquely qualifies students in a world in which more countries are acquiring offensive cyber capabilities, and cyber diplomacy to prevent escalation or wrongful attribution of cyberattacks.
• It enables existing employed diplomats or those aiming to pursue a career in diplomacy to move into a wide variety of roles and careers as cyber diplomats in government or industry.

How We Support Your Career Ambitions

• Dedicated careers support
• Further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking
• Courses created in collaboration with employers and industry to ensure they accurately reflect the real-life practices of your future career and provide you with the essential skills needed

How You'll Learn

• This programme includes six taught modules and a Research Thesis
• For those studying full-time, there are two years of research
• For those studying part-time, there are two years of taught modules and three years of research

How You'll Be Assessed

• Each taught module is based on one week's intensive attendance at the Docklands campus, according to an advertised calendar, usually at the beginning of each semester
• During the remainder of the semester, students can work on their reading, practical components (from a workbook) and coursework
• Students will be supported online or on campus depending on individual students' arrangements
• On successful completion of all taught modules, students will progress to the research component of the programme (stage two)
• Students will complete a Research Thesis of approximately 50,000 words showing that they have made an original contribution to the Cyber Diplomacy profession and domain as specified in the UEL PGR Code of Practice and the regulations for postgraduate research programmes

Campus and Facilities

• Docklands Campus, London, E16 2RD
• Our waterfront campus in the historic Royal Docks provides a modern, well-equipped learning environment
• Features include our 24/7 Docklands library, our £21m SportsDock centre, a campus shop and bookstore, the Children's Garden Nursery, cafés, eateries, a late bar, plus Student Union facilities, including a student lounge

Who Teaches This Course

• This course is delivered by the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering
• The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers

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