Prof Doc Information Security

Program Overview

Information Security Prof Doc

Overview

This programme aims to develop research-based practice amongst professionals currently working within information security. As a result of the rapid growth in both the availability of global information structures (e.g. the internet) and the number of users, information security professionals are facing major challenges in providing services that are accessible yet safe. Keeping business channels flexible and easy to use whilst guarding against e-criminals is an ongoing project.

Course Options

• Start date: September 2025
• Professional Doctorate

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with minimum Upper Second Class (2:1) or equivalent in any subject.

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 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

Interview

• An interview is required with a member of the academic teaching team.

Fees, Funding, and Additional Costs

Fees

• EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals starting a course from September 2021, will no longer be eligible for Home fees.
• Tuition fees are subject to annual change.

Funding

Home Students

• 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.

International Students

• Living costs for international students: £1,265 per month to cover living costs.
• How to pay your fees: Deposits and paying by instalments.

Additional Costs

• Textbooks
• Computer equipment
• Printing
• Travel

Course Modules

Level 7

• Security Management (30 credits) Core Module
• IT & Internet Law (30 credits) Core Module

Level 8

• Applied Research Tools and Techniques (30 credits) Core Module
• Research Methods for Technologists (30 credits) Core Module
• Research Conference (30 credits) Core Module
• Stage 2 Thesis (390 credits) Core Module

What We're Researching

• 92 per cent of UEL's overall research was rated as world-leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised during the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
• Our academic team is involved in major European research projects, including the enhancement of cyber security awareness, the crucial field of software security for mobile devices and cloud computing.

Your Future Career

• This programme is targeted at those employed in the Information Security area, seeking to enhance the research dimension of their work via a qualification that is tailored to their professional needs.
• Students who complete the Professional Doctorate regularly achieve enhanced employment status and all continue to pursue fulfilling careers within the fields of information security and digital forensics.

How We Support Your Career Ambitions

• Dedicated careers support
• Further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking
• Our courses are 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 is an extremely flexible programme that facilitates the professional and academic learning of information security students at different stages of their careers.

How You'll Be Assessed

• Knowledge is assessed by: Presentation, Written coursework and research thesis
• Thinking skills are assessed by: Writing coursework and Research Thesis, Presentation
• Practical skills are assessed by: Research skills, Hand on lab practical coursework
• Skills for life and work (general skills) are assessed by: Course work, Lab work

Campus and Facilities

• 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.