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Computer Security and Resilience – (M.Sc.)
Newcastle University
School of Computing Science
| Application Deadline: | International students applying for September 2011 entry should apply by Friday 15 July 2011 | ||
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Newcastle University
There are three phases in the programme. In the first phase (60 credits) we introduce core knowledge and skills through modules covering: system security; information security and trust; human factors engineering; system validation; and an optional module in advanced programming in Java or object-oriented programming. A module on the challenge of dependability brings these themes together in their engineering and business context.
In the second phase (30 credits) we emphasise the practice of resilient computing through modules in high-integrity software development and research skills, followed by a group project on the development and assessment of a real system.
The third phase of the programme (90 credits) is a six-month individual system development or research project undertaken with personal supervision in one of the School’s research groups, or in industry. Projects are often in collaboration with the programme’s industrial advisers, which include HP, IBM, BAE Systems and DSTL.
Contents
Compulsory modules:
CSC8102 System Security
CSC8105 System Validation
CSC8201 The Challenge of Dependable Systems
CSC8202 Information Security and Trust
CSC8203 Human Factors Engineering
CSC8204 High Integrity Software Development
CSC8205 Research Skills
CSC8206 Group Project in Computer Security and Resilience
CSC8299 Project and Dissertation in Computer Security and Resilience
Optional modules:
CSC8404 Advanced Programming in Java
CSC8406 Object-oriented Programming
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Requirements
A minimum of a second-class (2.2) Honours degree in computer science or in a discipline with significant computing content such as mathematics, engineering or systems engineering. However, science graduates with several years of relevant industrial computing experience are also considered. Candidates are expected to have knowledge and experience of a high-level programming language. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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