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Network and Information Security with Management Studies MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

Department of Computer Science

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
£18,500.00 (US$ 23,298) per year
£1,490 – for courses starting in 2023–24 (placement starting in 2024–25).

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

16 September 2024, 6 January 2025

Venue

Penrhyn Road Campus

Penrhyn Road,

Kingston upon Thames,

London,

KT1 2EE, England

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£18,500.00 (US$ 23,298) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

16 September 2024, 6 January 2025

Venue

Penrhyn Road Campus

Penrhyn Road,

Kingston upon Thames,

London,

KT1 2EE, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Students need a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or substantial work experience. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate IELTS academic test in English with an overall score of 6.5, with no element below 6.0, TOEFL IBT with overall score of 88 with individual skills of R=22, L=21, S=23, W=22.

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

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About Kingston University

Kingston enjoys an extremely high graduate employment rate, with 92 per cent of graduates employed or in further study within fifteen months

  • Award winning sustainability programme
  • Progressive curriculum, designed with industry leaders
  • Safe location, with easy access to London
  • Integrated work placement options available

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