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MSc - Master of Science
Penrhyn Road Campus
Full Time
JAN
1 year
Select a course option
MSc - Master of Science
Penrhyn Road Campus
Full Time
JAN
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Penrhyn Road Campus
Part Time
JAN
2 years
Select a an exam type
Why choose this course?
Cyber security, the umbrella term for computer, network and information security, is of increasing importance. New legislation, technologies, vulnerabilities and threats necessitate frequent system updates. This course offers a critical awareness of current developments and future trends in cryptography, network security and mobile/wireless security. You will explore techniques and technologies to combat threats such as malware, social engineering, data leakage or zero-day attacks, based on understanding secure authentication mechanisms, access control, intrusion detection, information security policies and user education. A project/dissertation will enable you to study an area of interest in depth – this can be an excellent selling point.
What you will study
You will gain a critical awareness of the current developments and future trends in cryptography, network security and wireless security, starting from the mathematical principles behind cryptographic algorithms and moving on to secure network protocols. As security and dependability are inextricably linked, the course also covers dependable and highly available architectures. Techniques and technologies to combat threats will be explored, from secure authentication mechanisms, through firewalls, to information policies and user education to combat social engineering and data leakage. The Management Studies route will set your technical knowledge in a management context.
After you graduate
Computer, network and information security are current 'hot topics'. They are here to stay, as we will never be able to design or build a system without having to take into account its security in an operational scenario. Many companies are actively recruiting security specialists at the moment and the major software houses are training their coders in security. In fact, it can be hard to get a job with a large company, even as a software developer, without some appreciation of security.
Students need a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or substantial work experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£18,500 per year
Students from Domestic
Living costs on campus accommodation (50 week licence) - Lower range guide cost per week(120 (micro en-suite))
£18,500 per year
Students from EU
Living costs on campus accommodation (50 week licence) - Lower range guide cost per week(120 (micro en-suite))
£18,500 per year
Students from International
Living costs on campus accommodation (50 week licence) - Lower range guide cost per week(120 (micro en-suite))
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