Computing and Security – MSc

Provided by King’s College London

About the course

Course content

The Computing & Security MSc course aims to provide graduates with the knowledge and practical expertise to evaluate, design and build computer security systems that protect networks and data from cyber-crime or terrorist attack. This course is an ideal study pathway for graduates who already possess a good foundation in computer science.

Key benefits

• Located in central London, giving access to major libraries and leading scientific societies, including the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) , and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
• You will learn advanced practical techniques and implementation skills for solving complex computational problems.
• Opportunities to address a growing interest in advanced security methods by providing theoretical and practical knowledge of a broad range of techniques for developing security solutions.
• Flexible study pathway that covers a broad range of security and related computing topics
• Frequent access to speakers of international repute through seminars and external lectures, enabling you to keep abreast of emerging knowledge in advanced computing and related fields.
• The Department of Informatics has a reputation for delivering research-led teaching and project supervision from leading experts in their field.

Description

The Computing & Security MSc programme responds to the growth in interest in advanced security methods for solving a huge range of problems, including combating crime and terrorism. You will study Cryptography and Information Security, Security Engineering, Network Security, and Computer Forensics and Cybercrime. There are also opportunities to explore a broad range of optional modules allowing you the freedom to develop your study pathway to reflect your interests. You will complete the course in one year, studying September to September and taking a combination of required and optional modules totalling 180 credits, including 60 credits that will come from an individual project of around 15,000 words. 

Course purpose

For graduates in computer science, science, or engineering, this MSc will provide specialised training in computing and security. Completing research for your individual project will provide valuable preparation for a career in research or industry.

Course format and assessment

Teaching
We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the programme. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

Assessment
The primary method of assessment for this course is a combination of written examinations, essays, coursework and individual or group projects and oral
presentations. The individual project will be assessed through a 15,000 word report. 

Career prospects

Some graduates work in general software consultancy companies, specialised software development businesses and the IT departments of large institutions (financial, telecommunications and public sector). Recent employers include Hang Seng Bank, Lloyds Banking Group and Merrill Corporation. Other graduates have entered into the field of academic and industrial research in areas such as software engineering, algorithms and computer networks.