Internet, Computer and System Security
Degrees Available
MSc Full-time
Suitable for International Students?
Yes
Course Introduction
With the ongoing expansion of the internet and its associated applications such as e-commerce, the secure transmission of information over the internet and its constituent systems has become a major issue. The main goal of this course is to prepare professionally-trained graduates for industry.
You will be able to understand the security issues faced by modern connected businesses, and develop secure and reliable computer and network systems. Privacy and data protection will form a key element of the programme.
Our MSc in Internet, Computer and System Security comprises both advanced computer science and particular developments in security and reliability. The course identifies the objects to be secured, which may be hardware, software or information; the effects of security challenges such as disclosure or destruction; the nature of the challenges, which could be the accidental or deliberate denial of service; and the protection measures, which may be technological or administrative.
This course meets a new and growing demand for specialists in this area. In particular the course is designed for graduates wishing to enhance their undergraduate studies in core computing topics along with advanced study of reliability and security, to equip them for senior positions with responsibility for the IT-based security of an organisation.
Course Syllabus
Modules 2011/12: (C) = Core (O) = Option
Semester 1 (60 Credits - 4 x (C) Modules):
- Computer Architecture and Systems (10 Credits) (C)
- Computer Crime Investigation* (20 Credits split over both Semesters) (C) OR
- Incidence Response and Novel Approaches to Security* (20 Credits split over both Semesters) (C)
- Networks and Protocols (20 Credits) (C)
- Security, Privacy and Data Protection (20 Credits) (C)
Semester 2 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):
- Computer Crime Investigation* (20 Credits split over both Semesters) (C) OR
- Incidence Response and Novel Approaches to Security* (20 Credits split over both Semesters) (C)
- Internet Security and Protocols (20 Credits) (C)
- Introduction to Cryptography (10 Credits) (C)
- Advanced Simulation Modelling (20 Credits) (O)
- Artificial Intelligence with Applications (20 Credits) (O)
End of Semester 2 onwards (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):
- Dissertation (60 Credits) (C)
*Students may only study one of these modules, not both
MSc Part-time
Suitable for International Students?
Not suitable for International Students
| Award | Tuition Fees | Attendance Mode | Length of Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | 2012/13:
(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year) |
Part-time | 2 years
September - August |
Course Introduction
With the ongoing expansion of the internet and its associated applications such as e-commerce, the secure transmission of information over the internet and its constituent systems has become a major issue. The main goal of this course is to prepare professionally-trained graduates for industry.
You will be able to understand the security issues faced by modern connected businesses, and develop secure and reliable computer and network systems. Privacy and data protection will form a key element of the programme.
Our MSc in Internet, Computer and System Security comprises both advanced computer science and particular developments in security and reliability. The course identifies the objects to be secured, which may be hardware, software or information; the effects of security challenges such as disclosure or destruction; the nature of the challenges, which could be the accidental or deliberate denial of service; and the protection measures, which may be technological or administrative.
This course meets a new and growing demand for specialists in this area. In particular the course is designed for graduates wishing to enhance their undergraduate studies in core computing topics along with advanced study of reliability and security, to equip them for senior positions with responsibility for the IT-based security of an organisation.
Course Syllabus
Modules 2011/12: (C) = Core (O) = Option
Stage 1 (60 Credits - 4 x (C) Modules):
- Computer Architecture and Systems (10 Credits) (C)
- Computer Crime Investigation* (20 Credits split over both Semesters) (C) OR
- Incidence Response and Novel Approaches to Security* (20 Credits split over both Semesters) (C)
- Networks and Protocols (20 Credits) (C)
- Security, Privacy and Data Protection (20 Credits) (C)
Stage 2 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):
- Computer Crime Investigation* (20 Credits split over both Semesters) (C) OR
- Incidence Response and Novel Approaches to Security* (20 Credits split over both Semesters) (C)
- Internet Security and Protocols (20 Credits) (C)
- Introduction to Cryptography (10 Credits) (C)
- Advanced Simulation Modelling (20 Credits) (O)
- Artificial Intelligence with Applications (20 Credits) (O)
Stage 3 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):
- Dissertation (60 Credits) (C)
*Students may only study one of these modules, not both
Special Features
This course is accredited by the British Computer Society.
Entry Requirements
- 2:2 or above, or an equivalent overseas qualification, in an area relevant to your proposed programme of study
- If you have lesser academic qualifications but have substantial (approx. 5 years) relevant work experience, your application may also be considered
Two-year full-time course options
- Students who do not quite meet our normal entry criteria, such as those on the three-year Chinese diploma, or those who in the opinion of the admissions team would benefit from an additional year of study, may be offered a place on an alternative two-year full-time MSc programme
Level of English Required
IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent
[Full information on our General English Language Requirements]
Contact Details
School of Computing, Informatics and Media Admissions Office
- Email: masters@scim.brad.ac.uk
- Tel: 00 44 1274 234286
- Fax: 00 44 1274 235972
- Web: www.scim.brad.ac.uk/courses/pg
Download Prospectus
Computing, Informatics and Media School Prospectus 2012 (PDF 5.5MB)
Please note that these PDFs are correct as at time of print (September 2011). For the most up to date course information please use the web page.
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