Secure Computing Systems – (M.Sc.)

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The course lasts for 12 months over three semesters for the September start or 16 months for the January start, with a break during the summer period: May to September. This break can be used for further study, work experience or a holiday. in the first two semesters there are four or more taught modules, to make a total of 120 credits, and there is a 60 credit project in the third.

There are three core modules fixed for this course. You will also take two or more optional modules, making up 60 credits, which you can choose from the full list of advanced, specialist modules in Computer Science. Alternatively you can elect to replace up to 30 credits worth with masters modules taught by the University´s Business School.

Core modules
* Distributed Systems Security

* Network System Administration

* Secure Computing Systems MSc Project

* Secure Systems Programming

Optional modules
* Advanced Database

* Human Computer Interaction: Principles and Practice

* Measures and Models for Software Engineering

* Mobile Standards, Interfaces and Applications

* Multimedia Specification, Design and Production

* Software Engineering Practice and Experience

* Web Services

Project:

In the third semester, you complete a project in your chosen specialism under the guidance of an experienced individual supervisor. Supporting tuition for the project includes the general principles of research methods.

Through the project you will demonstrate your understanding of the principles and concepts you have learned in the taught modules and your ability to apply them to a substantial piece of development or investigative work.

Teaching methods

Classes consist of lectures, small group seminars, and practical work in our well-equipped laboratories. We use modern, industry-standard software wherever possible. There are specialist facilities for networking and multimedia and a project laboratory especially for masters students.

In addition to scheduled classes, you will be expected a significant amount of time in self-study, taking advantage of the extensive and up-to-date facilities. These include the Learning Resource Centres, open 24x7, with 1,500 computer workstations and wifi access, Studynet our versatile online study environment usable on and off campus, and open access to our labs.