Program Description

Our Computing (Internet Technology and Security) MSc course allows you to study cyber security and cryptography. You will have the opportunity develop your research and analytical skills. You will also complete an individual thesis investigating an area related to an aspect of online secure computer systems design and development that are particularly of interest to you and is part of your career development plans.

When you graduate from this course you will be able to embark upon a range of careers in the broad IT and computing industry. There is a continuing demand for well-trained staff in this industry.

Some examples of job roles include:

• Information Technology Manager
• Chief Technology Officer
• Chief Information Officer
• Lead Information Architect
• Chief Information Security Officer/Analyst
• Information Security Risk Officer
• Project Manager
• Lead Web Programmer/Developer/Designer
• Lead Software Developer
• Information Security Consultant
• Cyber Security Manager
• Source Code Auditor
• IT Security Operations Specialist

Admission Requirements

Applicants will normally hold a recognised first or second class honours degree from a UK university or international equivalent in a relevant subject. We expect that you will have a working knowledge of computers and networks and it is essential that you have practical hands-on experience of at least one programming language.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	6	5.5	6.5

Remarks:

• Indian Students for IELTS Waiver - At least 70% marks in English language course in Higher Secondary School