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Universities United Kingdom University of Kent Courses Networks and Security MSc

Networks and Security MSc
at University of Kent

Kent, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ -
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 87

Program Overview

This course will appeal to computing graduates seeking careers in the network or network security industries, or those who wish to carry on with this topic as an area of research.

While studying a taught Master’s course at the School of Computing, you can gain work experience through our industrial placement scheme. Our dedicated placement team can help you gain a suitable paid position and provide support throughout your placement.

Course Content
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
- COMP8380 - Internet of Things and Mobile Devices (15 credits)
- COMP8710 - Advanced Java for Programmers (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)
- COMP9020 - Industrial Placement Report (15 credits)
Optional modules may include
- COMP5450 - Functional Programming (15 credits)
- COMP6640 - Language-based security (15 credits)
- COMP8160 - eHealth (15 credits)
- COMP8220 - Introduction to Quantum Computing & Quantum Cryptography (15 credits)
- COMP8230 - Introduction to Digital Forensics (15 credits)
- COMP8240 - Privacy (15 credits)
- COMP8250 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)
- COMP8270 - Programming for Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)
- COMP8320 - Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery (15 credits)
- COMP8340 - Information Security Management (15 credits)
- COMP8360 - Cognitive Neural Networks (15 credits)
- COMP8370 - Natural Computation (15 credits)
- COMP8410 - Cyber Law (15 credits)
- COMP8481 - Solving Problems with Data and Text (15 credits)
- COMP8685 - Deep Learning (15 credits)
- COMP8990 - Advanced Topics in Cyber Security (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)
- ENLA6001 - Advanced English for Academic Study in the Applied Sciences (15 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)
Entry Requirement
For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master's), Indian students typically need to have completed a three or four-year undergraduate degree (Honours Bachelor degree or Professional degree) at an accredited university or college. General Bachelor degrees may sometimes be considered. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.
For programmes that require a 2:1 we usually ask for a First Class degree, a final CGPA of 6.0/10, or 60%. Students from top institutions may be considered with a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%. For programmes that require a 2:2 we usually ask for a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%.

Fees & Scholarships

The cost of studying at University of Kent varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. The tuition fees for this program is To Be Confirmed.

Career Prospect

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.

Cost Of Studying At University of Kent

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Loan Amount Disbursed

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Networks and Security MSc at University of Kent