MSc in Advanced Computing - Internet Technologies with Security

The internet now pervades almost everyone's lives, and stories of cybersecurity flood the media. Employers, governments and society need a ready supply of talent at the interface between security and internet technologies. This degree equips you with a thorough grounding in modern cryptography (the key component technology underlying almost all computer security). You will also study aspects of security of practical systems, protocols and security standards.

The security component of the programme will be augmented by units in how networks of computers communicate and are put together into systems. You will be equipped for a wide variety of employment in the computing industry, and wider fields such as commerce and banking. The programme will also give you the knowledge and experience to continue studying for a PhD, or to enter a career in research.

In the introductory week you will take a programming proficiency test and will be placed in either an 'experienced' stream or a 'foundation' stream.

First Semester

Students on both streams must complete four core units:

• Systems Security
• Cryptography A
• Cloud Computing
• Algorithmic and Economic Aspects of the Internet

Students on the foundation stream must complete one additional core unit:

• Programming in C

and students on the experienced stream must complete two additional core units:

• High-Performance Computing
• Law and IT

Second Semester

Students on both streams must complete five core units:

• Cryptography B
• Research Skills
• Applied Security
• Weg Technologies
• Server Software

Project

You must complete a project that involves researching, planning and implementing a major piece of work. The project must contain a significant scientific or technical component and will usually involve a software development component. It is usually submitted in September.