MSc Network & Information Security

The Network and Information Security MSc course at Kingston University is a postgraduate course designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of network design and management, security techniques, and the principles of secure network systems. The course is suitable for graduates with a background in information technology or a related field, who wish to develop an advanced knowledge in network and information security.Course Content: This course covers key areas of network and information security including Secure Networks, Security Techniques, Network Systems Design and Management, Cryptography, Ethical Hacking, Computer Crime and Forensics, and Distributed and Internet Systems. An integral aspect of the course is the Project module, which provides students with an opportunity to carry out a practical or research-based project and showcase their understanding of the course content.Key Modules: The course is made up of eight core modules: Secure Network Systems, Network Systems Design and Management, Computer Crime and Forensics, Applied Cryptography, Distributed and Internet Systems, Security Techniques, Ethical Hacking, and a vital module focusing on Project work.Accreditations: Kingston University has received accreditation from the British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purpose of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.Future Careers: The course prepares students for a number of careers such as Network and Systems Designer, Network and Systems Manager, Security Analyst, or Security Consultant. It can also lead to further research opportunities at the PhD level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.