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Full time & Part time October MSc 1 Year Full Time / 2 Years Part Time
Computer Science (8)

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Are you interested in the exciting field of computer networks and security? Look no further than our MSc Computer Networks and Security programme. In this course, you'll delve into topics such as internet protocols, programming networked services, and securing systems. What sets us apart is our practical approach, offering hands-on experience in software engineering and computer networking through laboratory programmes. You'll even get to observe and stop cyber attackers using specialist security tools. Our School is renowned for its technological research and development, and our expert staff are leaders in the field. With excellent facilities and strong industry connections, this programme will set you on the path to a successful career in network management and security.

About the course

Increasingly, computer networks cannot be considered without the important issue of security; without secure networks, businesses, commerce and communications would all fail. This course addresses the need for modern computer network professionals.

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 the attackers can be observed and stopped using specialist security tools.

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Entry Requirements

A 2.2 in Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Computer Networks; Computer Games; Computing; Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Telecommunication Engineering; Automation; Mechatronic Engineering; Mathematics or Physics; with at least one computer related module.

OR

A 2.2 degree in:

Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT/Information Technology, Telecommunication Engineering, Information Engineering, Automation, Mechatronic Engineering, Mathematics, Physics; with at least one Maths module and one programming module.

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept.



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