Explore PhD opportunities in Security, Cybersecurity, and Cyber-Physical Risk at UCL

University College London (UCL) offers cutting-edge, fully funded PhD programmes through its renowned Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs). Become part of an interdisciplinary research community tackling critical challenges in cyber-physical risk, cybersecurity, and crime prevention.

These transformative programmes will place you at the forefront of innovative research while equipping you with transferable skills in innovation, networking, collaboration, and leadership. These opportunities are ideal for ambitious students passionate about addressing global security challenges, cybersecurity threats, and advancing the field of security and crime science.

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UCL Centre for Doctoral Training in Cybersecurity

Become a leader in the evolving field of cybersecurity, addressing the societal, commercial, and political implications of emerging technologies. This programme is a collaboration between UCL's departments of Computer Science (CS), Security and Crime Science (SCS), and Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP).

Highlights include:

• Expertise in systems security, cryptography, cybercrime, and public policy.
• Cross-sector collaboration with industry, government, and academia.
• Multidisciplinary training across computer science, criminology, economics, and more.

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UCL SECReT: Security and Crime Research Training

Since 2009, UCL SECReT has trained future leaders in security and crime science through interdisciplinary research spanning engineering, social sciences, psychology, and political science. Graduates go on to impactful roles across government, industry, and academia.

Highlights include:

• Research on cybercrime, terrorism, forensic science, and AI-enabled crime threats.
• Membership in the SECReT Society, for seminars, poster sessions, and social events.
• Alumni working in leading organisations like the UK Home Office, Darktrace, and the National Crime Agency.

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