Network Security MSc/Diploma

Home Postgraduate study Computer Science Network Security Network Security MSc/DiplomaHow to apply »DeliveryFull-time, Part-time, Per courseProgramme typeTaughtStudy locationEdinburghEntry dateSeptemberOverviewProgramme contentEntry requirementsFees & scholarships Overview The MSc in Network Security aims to teach the theory, methods and tools of computer network security. This subject area provides the know-how to keep computer networks safe from attacks and threats by hostile parties that could harm, subvert or usurp the interests of their legitimate owners. This MSc programme will give good honours graduates with an IT background the understanding and skills to elicit network security requirements, analyse security threats, formulate security policies, devise security regimes of mechanisms and services, deploy network security solutions and validate their effectiveness. It also aims to impart detailed understanding and knowledge of contemporary issues in network security research areas. Programme duration This full-time programme course starts in mid September and lasts one year. The programme can also be taken part-time over 2 years Programme content Core Courses:Computer Network SecurityIndustrial ProgrammingAdvanced Network Security Research Methods and Project PlanningMasters Project and DissertationOptional Courses:Database and Information SystemsData Communications and NetworkingMobile Communications and ProgrammingRigorous Methods for Software EngineeringSoftware Engineering FoundationsAdvanced Software Engineering Big Data ManagementDistributed and Parallel TechnologiesNetwork Applications8 taught courses (4 mandatory + 4 optional) plus a dissertationMore information is available here Entry requirements For entry at MSc Level...