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MSc Computing (Internet Technology and Security)

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    MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Description

Our postgraduate Computing (Internet Technology and Security) course allows you to study cyber security and cryptography, develop your research and analytical skills and complete an individual thesis investigating an area related to an aspect of online secure computer systems design and development that are particularly of interest to you and is part of your career development plans.

Highlights

  • Access to PC and Linux workstation computers

Entry Requirements

Applicants will normally hold a recognised first or second class honours degree from a UK university or international equivalent in a relevant subject. We expect that you will have a working knowledge of computers and networks and it is essential that you have practical hands-on experience of at least one programming language.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

When you graduate from this course you will be able to embark upon a range of careers in the broad IT and computing industry. There is a continuing demand for well-trained staff in this industry.

Some examples of job roles include:

Information Technology Manager, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Officer, Lead Information Architect , Chief Information Security Officer/Analyst, Information Security Risk Officer, Project Manager, Lead Web Programmer/Developer/Designer, Lead Software Developer, Information Security Consultant, Cyber Security Manager , Source Code Auditor, IT Security Operations Specialist

Module Details

Compulsory 

  • Modern Computer Architecture
  • Visual Object Software
  • Databases

These modules cover the fundamental principles that you will need to be able to move on to a more specialised range of modules.

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