About this course
University of Plymouth offers MRes Maritime Cyber Security as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Research) programme in IT Security. Based in Plymouth, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £21,000 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
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 will be 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.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
