Computer Network Security, MSc

This programme is for graduates of computer science, computer engineering or a cognate discipline who wish to develop specialist computer network security capabilities, including the secure management and implementation of LANs, WANs and associated infrastructure.

The programme has a particular emphasis on network security, management and implementation. Our option courses enable students to specialise in particular areas of interest in aspects of network and systems security. The content of the programme is informed by industry professionals and advisers and includes industrial standard software and procedures.

We offer excellent specialist networking facilities in the Internet Security Research Laboratory (ISRL) with a wide range of operating systems and a range of industrial standard software (Metasploit, Wireshark, Scapy, EnCase)

Aims of the programme

• Provide students with an enhanced base of knowledge in current and reflective practice necessary to support a career in computer network security at an advanced professional level.
• Develop an extensive insight into industrial applications and requirements of computer network security.
• Develop a critical insight into management issues relating to business operation, with particular regard to computer network security.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of ICT tools and techniques used in management and implementing computer networks, with a security focus.

UCAS code

Please telephone our Enquiry Unit on 020 8331 9000

School

Engineering

Location

Medway Campus

Attendance

1 year full-time 2 years part-time September start

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have:

A good degree (2.2 or above) or equivalent in Computer Networking or closely related discipline.

Assessment

Students are assessed through examinations, case studies, assignments, practical work and a dissertation.

Professional recognition

This programme is designed to meet the further learning requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and British Computer Society (BCS).

Career options

Upon successful completion of this Master's programme students may seek employment for roles such as Information Security Analyst, Firewall/Security Administrator, Information Security Architect and
Network Security Engineer.

Content

• Engineering and Management of Secure Computer Networks (30 credits)
• Engineering and Implementation of Secure Computer Networks (30 credits)
• Strategy and Management (15 credits)
• Research Methodology (15 credits)
• Individual Project  and Dissertation (60 credits)
• Two options from: Information and Network Security Engineering (15 credits)
• Database Security and Administration (15 credits)
• Network Performance and Administration (15 credits)
• Engineering Forensics, Communications and Law (15 credits).

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

Find out more about our fees and the support available to you at our:

• Postgraduate finance pages
• International students' finance pages