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University of Hertfordshire
MSc Computer Networks and Systems Security with Placement Year
University of Hertfordshire

MSc Computer Networks and Systems Security with Placement Year

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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Sandwich | College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire | 2 years | JAN-25

Study mode

Sandwich

Duration

2 years

Start date

JAN-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Computer Communications And Networking Computer Security Systems

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

About the course

This course is part of our master's programme in Computer Science.

The MSc in Computer Networks and Systems Security considers current research and practice in computer networks and systems security. You will develop technical expertise and practical skills in the design, management and evaluation of networks, and in the use of tools and techniques for systems security. This MSc can lead to a career such as a network system designer or administrator, or as a security consultant.

The programme offers three award routes that you can choose to study:

  • MSc Computer Networks and Systems Security
  • MSc Computer Networks and Systems Security with Placement Year
  • MSc Computer Networks and Systems Security with Advanced Research

Professional Accreditations

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Students on the specialist MSc with placement (Semester B entry) must pass the 7COM1064 Preparation for Placement module as a condition for accreditation.

Modules

Computer Networks and Systems Security Masters Project (60 Credits) - Core
The project is a showpiece opportunity for students to demonstrate what they know about current research and practices in networking, distributed systems, and system security and show off their skills in selecting and using appropriate techniques and tools employed in these areas to conduct a practical investigation into a particular distributed systems or system security problem. The project is a self-directed piece of work, conducted with minimum supervision that demonstrates the student's ability to plan and manage a substantial piece of work, and steer their own efforts. Students are expected to be thorough in their work, and, particularly, identify and tackle any difficult or challenging aspects of the problems they are trying to solve. It is not just the quantity, or even the quality of work that is considered when grading the project, but the level of difficulty and the scope of the problem being addressed.
Distributed Systems Security (30 Credits) - Core
Legal and Ethical Practice Exercise (15 Credits) - Core
Network System Administration (15 Credits) - Core
Preparation for Placement - Core
Preparation for Project - Core
Professional Work Placement for MSc Computer Science - Core
Secure Systems Programming (15 Credits) - Core
Team Research and Development Project (15 Credits) - Core
Wireless Mobile and Multimedia Networking (30 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,400

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,800

Entry requirements

For admission to MSc Computer Networks and Systems Security, the normal requirement is a good Honours Degree (or equivalent) in computer science or cognate discipline. The choice of award title students may be accepted on to will be determined by the award applied for and the prior learning of the student as demonstrated by the transcript for existing qualifications held by the applicant.

University information

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