Cryptography - MSc

at London Metropolitan University

Modular structure

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2022/23 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year 1 modules include:
 

• Applications in Cryptography and Cryptanalysis (core, 20 credits)
• Discrete Mathematical Structures (core, 20 credits)
• Information Security (core, 20 credits)
• MSc Project (core, 60 credits)
• Number Theory for Cryptography (core, 20 credits)
• Cybercrime and Cyber Security (option, 20 credits)
• Machine Learning (option, 20 credits)
• Semantic Technologies (option, 20 credits)
• Statistical Modelling and Forecasting (option, 20 credits)

You will be required to have:
 

• a 2.1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in mathematics, computer science, data science, software engineering, computing, ICT, physics or economics. Please note your undergraduate degree must have included at least basic training in maths and computing.

Programming skills with one of the popular languages, such as Java or Python, would also be a great advantage.

Applicants with a 2.2 at undergraduate level may also be considered and will be required to attend an interview.

Cryptography applies in many areas of industry where extensive data processing, electronic communications or software development takes place. As a result, this cryptography qualification will provide wider employment opportunities than a traditional computer, software or network engineering degree.

Knowledge of cryptographic solutions will enhance your employment opportunities with large businesses, including online retailers, banks and companies in the financial technology industry, corporate enterprises, electronic entertainment vendors and network service providers.