Cyber Security - MSc

at University of Kent

Modules

The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.  Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You may also have the option to take modules from other programmes so that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas that interest you.
 

Compulsory modules currently include

• COMP8240 - Privacy (15 credits)
• COMP8340 - Information Security Management (15 credits)
• COMP8410 - Cyber Law (15 credits)
• COMP8740 - Networks and Network Security (15 credits)
• COMP8760 - Computer Security (15 credits)
• COMP8800 - Project and Dissertation (60 credits)
• COMP8920 - Advanced Network Security (15 credits)
• COMP8990 - Advanced Topics in Cyber Security (15 credits)
• COMP9020 - Industrial Placement Report (15 credits)

Optional modules may include

• COMP6640 - Language-based security (15 credits)
• COMP8220 - Introduction to Quantum Computing & Quantum Cryptography (15 credits)
• COMP8230 - Introduction to Digital Forensics (15 credits)
• COMP9150 - Industrial Placement Experience (3 Months) (15 credits)
• COMP9160 - Industrial Placement Experience (6 Months) (45 credits)
• COMP9170 - Industrial Placement Experience (9 Months) (75 credits)
• COMP9180 - Industrial Placement Experience (12 Months) (105 credits)

Compulsory modules currently include

• COMP8800 - Project and Dissertation (60 credits)
• COMP9020 - Industrial Placement Report (15 credits)

Optional modules may include

• COMP9150 - Industrial Placement Experience (3 Months) (15 credits)
• COMP9160 - Industrial Placement Experience (6 Months) (45 credits)
• COMP9170 - Industrial Placement Experience (9 Months) (75 credits)
• COMP9180 - Industrial Placement Experience (12 Months) (105 credits)
   

A first, 2.1 or good 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in computing or a related subject with a strong background in programming.
 

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

Fees:

• Home full-time£9300
• EU full-time£15900
• International full-time£21200

For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.

Our programmes of study are designed to equip our graduates with the skills and knowledge that make them highly attractive to potential employers, providing a good balance between theoretical studies and real-life applications. The recent REF indicated that the School's research was in the top quartile of 89 Computing departments across the UK. Our graduates therefore benefit from a first-rate academic experience as well as being prepared to face the demands of the economic environment.