Cyber Security

King's College London

Postgraduate

In London

higher than £ 9000

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

Entry requirements & how to apply
Minimum requirements 2:1

Bachelors degree with 2:1 honours degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, or a joint degree in two such subjects. Competence in a high level programming language such as Pascal, C, C++, Java, etc, to the level expected at the end of the first year of a BSc honours degree in computer science. 

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. 


International Requirements   Visit our admissions webpages to view our International entry requirements.
English Language requirements Band D Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements.
Application procedure

Applications must be made online using King’s online application portal apply.kcl.ac.uk and a non-refundable application fee of £60 applies.

Your application will be reviewed by an admissions tutor and we aim to respond to applications within four to six weeks, although this may take longer during busy and holiday periods.

Personal statement and supporting information

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Personal Statement Yes

Please submit a one page personal statement with your application, explaining why you wish to apply for this programme and why you feel it matches your interests, academic background, and, if relevant, your career plans.

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Previous Academic Study Yes A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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10 Cutcombe Road, SE5 9RJ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Network Training
  • Engineering
  • Project
  • International
  • English
  • Network
  • Testing
  • Computing
  • English Language
  • Management
  • Network security
  • Security Management
  • Cryptography
  • Machine Learning
  • Computer Forensics
  • Cybercrime
  • Security Engineering
  • Big Data Technologies
  • Security testing

Course programme

Course detail Description

The Cyber Security MSc responds to the growth in interest in advanced security methods for solving a huge range of problems, including combating crime and terrorism.

You will study Cryptography, Information Security, Security Engineering, Security Management, Security Testing (including ethical hacking), Network Security, and Computer Forensics & Cybercrime. There are also opportunities to explore a range of optional modules allowing you the freedom to develop your study pathway to reflect your interests.

You will complete the course in one year, studying September to September and taking a combination of required and optional modules totalling 180 credits, including 60 credits that will come from an individual project.

Course format and assessment

Teaching

We use lectures, seminars, group tutorials, and hands-on labs to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

You are expected to spend approximately 10 hours work per credit for each module you attend in your degree, e.g. 150 hours work for a 15 credit module. These hours cover every aspect of the module.

Assessment

The primary method of assessment for this course is a combination of written examinations, essays, coursework and individual or group projects and oral presentations. The individual project will be assessed through a 15,000 word report.

Extra information

Other related courses:

  • Advanced Computing
  • Advanced Computing with Management
  • Computing & Internet Systems
  • Data Science
  • Intelligent Systems
  • Mobile & Personal Communications
  • Robotics
  • Telecommunications & Internet Technology
  • Web Intelligence

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Structure

Year 1

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.


Required Modules

You are required to take:

  • Cryptography(15 credits)*
  • Security Management (15 credits)
  • Security Engineering (15 credits)
  • Security Testing (15 credits)
  • Network Security (15 credits)*
  • Computer Forensics & Cybercrime (15 credits)
  • Individual Project (60 credits)
Optional Modules

In addition, you are required to take 30 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:

  • Distributed Legers & Crypto-Currencies (15 credits)
  • Big Data Technologies (15 credits)
  • Machine Learning (15 credits)
  • Network Theory (15 credits)

You can also choose from a list of level 6 modules which may typically include:

  • Software Measurement and Testing (15 credits)*
  • Formal Verification (15 credits)*
  • Artificial Intelligence (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 6.

King’s College London 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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