Course Description
This is a research-based degree for those interested in cyber-physical security related to marine and maritime technology. This includes policy, penetration testing, forensics and human-in-the-loop research on current and future issues. This programme offers opportunities for both technical and non-technical research approaches. It is a low residency degree with full and part-time routes available.
Key features
- The University of Plymouth has a world leading group of maritime cyber security specialists and facilities which the course will take full advantage of. Students will have access to CROWN – Cyber-Resilience of Offshore Wind Networks, Cyber-SHIP Lab and the Marine Station.
- This is a low residency programme, meaning students will only be required on campus for a short, but full, few weeks of induction. The majority is done remotely. This is same for both part-time and full-time, with the part-time primarily extending the period of remote work.
- Students will be embedded within a multi-disciplinary research team who regularly engage with key stakeholders within the sector (national/international governments, navies, defence primes, commercial shipping companies, maritime equipment manufacturers etc).
- Build the skills required to assimilate knowledge from multiple disciplines related to cyber-physical security in the maritime sector and apply them to the research area of your choice (autonomy, decarbonisation, offshore structures, ships, ports).
Entry Requirements
Typically, a first-class honours degree or equivalent in a cybersecurity, computing-related or a marine/maritime-related subject (technology, operations, navigation), or a 2:1 honours degree with a 1st class grade or equivalent in a research project or dissertation. Applications considered from well-qualified graduates in other disciplines with relevant experience or interests – contact us for advice.
Applicants with a wealth of relevant work experience but no degree may also be considered – contact us for advice.
Applicants are encouraged to include in their personal statement a paragraph describing what aspect of their background provides a useful foundation for this degree.
Fees
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Programme Funding
From scholarships and loans, to grants from charitable trusts, you can fund your postgraduate study at Plymouth in a number of ways.
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Study Details: MRes 1 year full-time, part-time route available
Wed 12 Mar 2025