Computing & Security
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
The Computing & Security MSc course aims to provide graduates with the knowledge and practical expertise to evaluate, design and build computer security systems that protect networks and data from cyber-crime or terrorist attack. This course is an ideal study pathway for graduates who already possess a good foundation in computer science.
The course information sheet is a printable version of the information on this web page, which you can download here.
Located in central London, giving access to major libraries and leading scientific societies, including the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) , and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
You will learn advanced practical techniques and implementation skills for solving complex computational problems.
Opportunities to address a growing interest in advanced security methods by providing theoretical and practical knowledge of a broad range of techniques for developing security solutions.
Flexible study pathway that covers a broad range of security and related computing topics
Frequent access to speakers of international repute through seminars and external lectures, enabling you to keep abreast of emerging knowledge in advanced computing and related fields.
The Department of Informatics has a reputation for delivering research-led teaching and project supervision from leading experts in their field.
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Subjects
- Access
- Computing
- Design
- Web
- Project
- Systems
- Technology
- Engineering
- Computational
Course programme
Year 1
Required Modules
- Courses are divided into modules. Each year you are required to take modules totalling 180 credits
- Individual Project (60 credits)
- Cryptography and Information Security (15 credits) *
- Security Engineering (15 credits)
- Computer Forensics and Cybercrime (15 credits)
- Group Project (15 credits)
- Network Security (15 credits) *
Students choose modules totalling 45 credits from a range that may typically include:
- Advanced Research Topics (15 credits)
- Advanced Software Engineering (15 credits) *
- Database Technology (15 credits)
- Data Structures and their Implementation in C++ (15 credits)
- Web Infrastructure (15 credits) *
- Algorithm Design and Analysis (15 credits)
- Agents and Multi-Agent Systems (15 credits) *
- Computational Models (15 credits) *
- Distributed Systems (15 credits) *
- Software Engineering of Internet Applications (15 credits) *
- Text Searching and Processing (15 credits) *
*These modules are not available if you have previously studied in the Department of Informatics and have already taken this module at level six.
The Department of Informatics reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest that you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
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