MRes Maritime Cyber Security
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
This is a research-based degree for those interested in cyber-physical security particularly related to marine and maritime technology. This includes an introduction to the topic with details of 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 resident or low residency degree with full and part-time routes available.
Key highlights
- Research-based study of cyber-physical security in marine and maritime technology
- Covers maritime cyber policy, penetration testing and forensics
- Includes human-in-the-loop research on current and future security issues
- Supports both technical and non-technical research approaches
- Resident or low residency delivery with short in-person teaching blocks
Entry requirements
- Degree: 1st — to include cybersecurity, computing-related or a marine/maritime-related subject
- Degree: 2:1 — …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.
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Maritime cyber security analyst
- Penetration tester
- Digital forensics investigator
- Cyber security researcher
- Cyber security policy adviser
- Maritime cyber security consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: Student 2025-26 2026-27 Home £11,350 £11,700 International £20,400 £21,000 Part time (Home) £630 £650 Part time, low residency, international £1,130 £1,170 Full time fees shown are per annum. Part time fees shown are per 10 credits. | International: Student 2025-26 2026-27 Home £11,350 £11,700 International £20,400 £21,000 Part time (Home) £630 £650 Part time, low residency, international £1,130 £1,170 Full time fees shown are per annum. Part time fees shown are per 10 credits.
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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