Information Security MSc

University of Surrey

Master

In Guildford

£ 9,200 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Guildford

  • Duration

    1 Year

Protecting digital information from unauthorised access and use, and ensuring the resilience of underlying network infrastructure and systems, are significant challenges for the continued technological development of our society.

The science behind our MSc Information Security connects various disciplines, from computer science, electronic engineering and mathematics, to design concepts, mechanisms and technologies for effective protection of digital information, communication infrastructures and computing systems.

You’ll learn about important information security concepts, mechanisms and technologies and study both fundamental and advanced topics in important areas of modern information security. This course strikes a balance between theoretical foundations and practical experience.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Guildford (Surrey)
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GU2 7XH

Start date

On request

About this course

In a forever expanding digital age, protecting our data is of vital importance.

Our MSc Information Security course sits within our renowned Department of Computer Science and our outstanding Surrey Centre for Cyber Security. Your teaching will be informed by excellent and internationally-visible research, and you will benefit from our strong links with academia and industry.

This course is fully certified by the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) and taught by leading experts in cybersecurity. It will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to pursue a successful career in information security.

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in either Computer Science, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, related disciplines with demonstrable exposure to programming and mathematics, or other alternative subjects related to data analysis, data science or informatics, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We'll also consider relevant work experience if you don't meet these requirements.

MSc - Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ)
Our course has received Full Certification from GCHQ, is taught by experts, and equips you with the theoretical grounding and hands-on experience demanded by the information-security sector.

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Subjects

  • Network
  • Systems
  • Network Training
  • Systems Engineering Management
  • Systems Administration
  • Systems Architecture
  • Systems Control
  • Systems Engineering
  • Training First Aid
  • Training
  • Networks

Course programme

Year 1

Module title
  • MSC DISSERTATION
  • ASYMMETRIC CRYPTOGRAPHY
  • INFORMATION AND NETWORK SECURITY
  • INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT
  • SYMMETRIC CRYPTOGRAPHY
  • CLOUD COMPUTING
  • DATABASE SYSTEMS
  • INFORMATION SECURITY FOR BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT
  • MULTIMEDIA SECURITY AND DIGITAL FORENSICS
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS STRATEGY
  • SECURE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS
Optional modules for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
  • Students must choose 2 out of 4 optional modules

Additional information

Overseas fees - £21,100

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