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Does the world of Cyber intrigue you? Do you want to understand how the internet works in more detail? Do you have an aptitude for problem solving and coding? Have you considered a career in Cyber Intelligence? GCHQ is keen to invest in enhancing your Cyber skills. On our unique Summer School, you’ll get an insight into how GCHQ uses innovative technologies, and have the chance to see how your passion for technology could help protect the UK.
You’ll learn through structured teaching with extensive hands-on practical and experimentation. You’ll grow and further your knowledge in Network Fundamentals, Malware Analysis, Pen Testing, Ethical Hacking and Forensics.
You’ll receive a payment of £300 per week plus funded accommodation on our ten-week programme, which will run from the Monday 30th June to Friday 5th September 2025. Please note that accommodation consists of single occupancy rooms with a shared kitchen area and within mixed gender buildings.
Together with a team of talented people, you’ll benefit from a rewarding summer that will provide insight and stretch your abilities like no other. All we require is that you are graduating between summers 2026-2029 and are on track for a minimum 2:2 STEM degree, or a Joint Honours degree in a STEM subject.
If you’re curious about technology and are ready to learn something new, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Register your interest now and we’ll let you know you when the recruitment campaign is launched in September.
The application window for our Cyber Insights Summer School will open on Monday 16th September at 10am.
In the meantime, we encourage:
- All those from an ethnic minority background*
- Those who identify as female from any ethnic background*
to register their interest in this forthcoming opportunity.
As part of the registration of interest, you’ll be invited to online events prior to the campaign opening. There’ll be a virtual event where you can find out more about the role, and we’re also offering a skills event which provides general tips about completing a job application and preparing for interview. These events will last for about an hour and run on:
Virtual Event
Wednesday 11th September, - 1 - 2pm and 6 - 7pm
Skills Event
Friday 13th September, 1 – 2pm
*Please note that we are confining registrations of interest to the above groups only, due to their current under-representation in our workforce. Once the application window has opened, we welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of their ethnic background, gender, and/or any other characteristic(s) for our Lancashire-based programme only. Please check our nationality eligibility criteria requirements here.
A registration of interest does not constitute a job application, nor will such registration have any bearing upon the recruitment process itself.
Any individuals who register their interest and who decide subsequently to apply for the Cyber Insights Summer School will need to complete an application form once the window for applications has opened.
All applications will be assessed solely on merit.
