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MScComputer Networks and Security

University of Essex
United Kingdom, Colchester
More information

essex.ac.uk/..tercourse=PG00502&subgroup=1 

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Year 1

MSc Project and Dissertation
Computer Security
IP Networking and Applications
Networking Principles
Networks Laboratory
Professional Practice and Research Methodology
Programming in Python
Cloud Technologies and Systems (optional)
Data Science and Decision Making (optional)
Converged Networks and Services (optional)
Creating and Growing a New Business Venture (optional)
Mobile Communications (optional)
Advanced Transport Networks (optional)
Network Security and Cryptographic Principles (optional)

Career opportunities

Graduates of our degree in this area have found work in a variety of networking roles and companies including, network management for companies, Internet service providers and developers for security products both in the UK and overseas.

Our recent graduates have progressed to a variety of senior positions in industry and academia. Some of the companies and organisations where our former graduates are now employed include:

Electronic Data Systems
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Bank of Mexico
Visa International
Hyperknowledge (Cambridge)
Hellenic Air Force
ICSS (Beijing)
United Microelectronic Corporation (Taiwan)

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you
Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you