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Programme code | 2MATH002T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Oliver Johnson
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Faculty | Faculty of Science |
School/department | School of Mathematics |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
This one-year Postgraduate Masters programme combines rigorous mathematical techniques, an understanding of the underlying problems of cybersecurity and the modern software and analytical tools required to solve them. It will give an appreciation and understanding of real-world data and its relationship to mathematical abstractions. Graduates of the programme will be able to think flexibly and creatively to solve problems, to work effectively in teams, to manage complex projects and communicate their findings effectively. By working on industrially-inspired problems, they will gain real-world skills which will greatly enhance their employability. The 60 credit point project will test students' understanding and synthesis of the mathematical concepts which they have gained in the lecture phase of the course, and require them to implement novel solutions to important problems in mathematical cybersecurity.
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Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
For a postgraduate Certificate, students are required to complete 60cp of taught units (roughly corresponding to the first term taught units in the programme). The degree programme has been designed to engage the student in a cumulative process of developing skills and knowledge through a sequence of complementary stages. In the first term, all Certificate, Diploma and Masters students develop foundational knowledge and understanding of Mathematical Cybersecurity. They develop general intellectual skills and attributes necessary for that knowledge and understanding; and are required to develop several practical skills. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
For a postgraduate Diploma, students are required to complete all the taught units in the programme. In the second term, all Diploma and Masters students acquire a deeper knowledge and understanding of more specific areas of Mathematical Cybersecurity. These units explore more advanced topics that nevertheless build on the material learned in the first term. The intellectual and practical skills learned in the first term are also developed, applied and extended. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
The project acts as the culmination of the student's progress through the degree programme, as they apply a synthesis of the appropriate technical, methodological and intellectual skills that have been developed to a challenging problem supervised by a staff advisor and located clearly within Mathematical Cybersecurity. |
The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/maths/
School of Mathematics
University Walk
Bristol
BS8 1TW, UK
Postgraduate admissions
Tel: +44 (0)117 9288126
pgsec-maths@bristol.ac.uk
1st Floor, Royal Fort House Annexe
University of Bristol
Bristol
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Anomaly Detection | MATHM0030 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1B |
Complex Networks 4 | MATHM6201 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Cybersecurity Project Preparation | MATHM0031 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Cybersecurity Project | MATHM0027 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Data Science Toolbox | MATHM0029 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-4 |
Introduction to Mathematical Cybersecurity | MATHM0028 | 10 | Mandatory | TB-1A |
Select at least 10cp Level M/7 units from the following list: | ||||
Algebraic Number Theory 4 | MATHM6205 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Multivariate Analysis 34 | MATHM0510 | 10 | Optional | TB-2C |
Quantum Computation | MATHM0023 | 10 | Optional | TB-2C |
Quantum Information Theory | MATHM5610 | 10 | Optional | TB-1A |
Stochastic Optimisation | MATHM0044 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Topics in Discrete Mathematics 34 | MATHM0009 | 10 | Optional | TB-2C |
Up to 30cp can be selected from the following Level H/6 units: | ||||
Bayesian Modelling | MATH30015 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Information Theory 3 | MATH34600 | 10 | Optional | TB-1A |
Number Theory | MATH30200 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Including both: | ||||
Cryptology (Teaching Unit) | COMS30023 | 0 | Optional | TB-1 |
Cryptology | COMS30021 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
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The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds but is permitted in designated programmes (as set out in the programme specification) where students choose to withdraw from the intended programme but otherwise achieve the necessary credit points for the exit award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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