Study MSc Computer Networks and Security at University of Essex in the UK, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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).

Which department am I in?

Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£24,675.00 (US$ 31,866) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

October 2026

Venue

University of Essex

Wivenhoe Park,

Colchester,

Essex,

CO4 3SQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£24,675.00 (US$ 31,866) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2027

Venue

University of Essex

Wivenhoe Park,

Colchester,

Essex,

CO4 3SQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.