Cryptography - MSc

London Metropolitan University

Master

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

Whether you want to understand the potential of blockchain or examine how your identity and data is protected online, our Cryptography MSc course will give you the tools to examine and learn about information security in the digital age.

Cryptography is based on mathematical theory and computer science. It is the construction and analysis of protocols that prevent third parties or the public from reading private messages. Information security underpinned by cryptographic techniques is key to life in the digital age, with social media and e-commerce increasingly reliant on strong algorithms to protect sensitive personal data. This course is, therefore, an excellent starting point if you want to have a career in developing and applying information security algorithms.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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31 Jewry Street, EC3N 2EY

Start date

On request

About this course

Our Cryptography MSc course will give you the opportunity to explore a specialist area of study relating to information security that is based on mathematical theory and computer science.

The high demand for cryptography specialists in the business and technology industries offers defined and fulfilling career opportunities and facilitates entry into roles that require a master’s specialism.

The skills you’ll gain on this course will be applicable to the wider information security area, including:

digital communication platforms (protecting calls and texts)
banking (card technology and account protection)
internet protocols (protecting transaction details using SSL, SSH)
corporate computer security and the delivery of integrity confidentiality and authenticity

a 2.1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in mathematics, computer science, data science, software engineering, computing, ICT, physics or economics. Please note your undergraduate degree must have included at least basic training in maths and computing.

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Subjects

  • Algorithms
  • Cryptography
  • Applications in Cryptography
  • Cryptanalysis
  • Discrete Mathematical Structures
  • Mathematical structures
  • Structures
  • Information Security
  • Mathematical
  • Number Theory for Cryptography
  • Theory for Cryptography

Course programme

Modular structure

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2020/21 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year 1 modules include:
  • Applications in Cryptography and Cryptanalysis (core, 20 credits)
  • Discrete Mathematical Structures (core, 20 credits)
  • Information Security (core, 20 credits)
  • MSc Project (core, 60 credits)
  • Number Theory for Cryptography (core, 20 credits)
  • Artificial Intelligence Applications (option, 20 credits)
  • Cybercrime and Cyber Security (option, 20 credits)
  • Semantic Technologies (option, 20 credits)
  • Statistical Modelling and Forecasting (option, 20 credits)
Assessment

You’ll be assessed by a combination of coursework and short answer tests to evaluate your skills in using cryptography methods and tools. Exams will also assess your level of understanding of analysing and designing crypto systems and implementing algorithms.
Your final project will be a dissertation, which aims to assess your theoretical knowledge, analytical and technological skills, and decision-making potential.

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