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MSc - Master of Science
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Essex
Part Time
OCT-26
2 Years
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On our MSc Computer Networks and Security, you cover topics such as current and future internet protocols, programming networked services, and securing these systems. We offer a strong practical element through laboratory programmes in software engineering and in computer networking. Laboratory work in security includes unique environments where the techniques of attackers can be observed and stopped using specialist security tools. Our School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering is a community of scholars leading the way in technological research and development. Today's computer scientists are creative people who are focused and committed, yet restless and experimental. Our work is driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence. That's why we are ranked 6th in the UK for research power in computer science (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).
A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects (with no module requirements): Computing, Computer Engineering, Computer Games, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Software Engineering. We will also consider applicants with any other 2:2 degree or above which includes: At least one Computing module, such as: Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Database, Software Engineering.
Students living in
Domestic
£6,063 per year
Students from Domestic
Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197
£11,750 per year
Students from EU
Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197
£24,675 per year
Students from International
Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197
SOAS University of London