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MSc Information Security
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Objectives
The overall aim of the programme is to provide students with a specialist Masters level education in the theory and practice of information security. The programme provides a broad education in the area of information security and emphasises the importance of student-centred learning, team building and problem solving skills. During the programme students will learn the principles and techniques necessary for designing, developing and evaluating advanced information security solutions to a range of practical problems. In addition, the major security project element of the course will allow them an opportunity to develop greater subject specialism in one specific information security topic of their choice. The programme will also provide students with the research skills necessary to keep up to date with the continually changing issues in the field of computer science in general and information security in particular. Overall the programme will equip students to be independent learners who can critically analyse information security related problems in order to design and develop effective and efficient solutions for these problems.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements A UK Honours degree (or equivalent) in computing science or a computing related subject. Applicants with a degree in science, engineering or technology and relevant work experience will also be considered. IELTS 6.5 required by applicants whose first language is not English.
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Academic title
MSc Information Security
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Course description
MSc Information Security
Modules include:
-Introduction to Information Security
-People and Physical Security
-Risk Management
-Network Security
-Computer Security
-Computer Forensics
-Security Project
How do you study?
The programme is studied on a one year full-time basis in block mode, but it can also be studied part-time, in which case the length of study varies. For each module, which is delivered in a one week long block, students will need to prepare themselves by self-directed studying for a week before the module is delivered and they will spend up to six weeks with assignment work after the teaching block. Each module is self-contained and can also be studied for continuing professional development without registering as a student.
Place of study
The School of Science and Technology is situated on the University's Clifton campus just four miles from the centre of Nottingham. This campus is a self-contained greenfield site with excellent accommodation and facilities.
The Clifton campus Library is open seven days a week and students have 24-hour access to a number of IT resource rooms. The campus has benefited from considerable investment over the past five years. It has comprehensive sports facilities including a multi-million pound sports hall, two gyms, and an all-weather floodlit sports pitch. In addition, there is a new Student Support Centre, offering careers advice and help with financial and personal issues.
Food, drink and retail outlets include The Point – a multi-purpose venue with a bar, a cafe and an entertainments programme. There is also the campus News and Food convenience store, which sells all the student essentials.
The campus has a Blackwell’s bookshop, the Sunrise Medical Practice and a branch of HSBC bank. There is a regular bus service available that provides easy access to Nottingham’s vibrant and exciting city centre.
Assessment
Assessment is via coursework.
Your future career
Our strength lies in the relevance of our courses to the real world. In all subject areas, we encourage students to recognise their transferable skills and how to apply these to a multitude of careers.
On completion of the programme students will be prepared for employment in a variety of computing and IT related industries. In addition, they will also be able to apply for positions in traditional non-computing sector companies where there is a perceived need for information security.
Alternatively, they would be fully equipped to embark on a computer science related PhD level research degree programme of study at any UK or EU university
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