Professional Doctorate Information Security: University of East London

About the programme

The principal aim of the professional doctorate is to make a significant contribution to the advanced professional and academic development of information security, digital forensics and compliance. You will be required to complete a 40,000 word thesis as part of your doctorate studies.

Programme structure

The Professional Doctorate in Information Security is a flexible Full-time or part-time programme.

Part 1, leading up to the Advanced Award and taken over one year full-time and two years part time study, consists of a number of taught elements.

Part 2, leading to the Professional Doctorate in Information Security consists of supervised work towards a thesis of 40,000 words. The normal period of registration and study for Part 2 is 2 years.

Career opportunities

The doctorate provides opportunities to develop specialist skills and leadership capacities. It is expected that the programme will considerably enhance your career pathways within information security.

Admission requirments

• Applicants are normally expected to hold a good Master’s degree from a British university or an equivalent qualification from another recognised institution, and to have at least three years professional experience.
• Applicants who do not have a Master’s degree but who have a first or upper second class honours degree, or a qualification which is regarded as equivalent, and who have exceptional professional experience may be considered.
• Applicants whose first language is not English need to supply evidence of proficiency in English equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 250/600