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    Computing (Security and Reliability)

    Imperial College London

    Imperial College London

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    United Kingdom, London

    University RankQS Ranking
    2

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    G610

    Campuses

    South Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 45,500  / year(s)
    Next Intake October-2026

    Computing (Security and Reliability)

    About

    Course overview

    Computing is a creative and wide-ranging subject that focuses on using sound underlying principles and logical thinking to design and build systems that really work.

    In this course, you will learn how modern computer and communications systems function, and how they can be used and adapted to build the next generation of reliable and secure computing applications.

    You will acquire deep understanding of software security, reliability and privacy issues. You will also develop the skills required to apply state of the art techniques, including formal verification, AI and machine learning, to the design and implementation of secure and reliable systems at all levels.

    You'll gain an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of computing, the ability to appreciate and adapt to changes in technology, as well as practical experience in applied computing.

    A special emphasis of your studies will be on the fundamental principles underlying computing and on the engineering considerations involved in computing system design, implementation and usage. You will be introduced to computing architecture and hardware, and the software used to exploit them.

    This course will also equip you with a strong background in discrete mathematics (logic, sets, relations and grammar), classical mathematics and statistics relevant to applications engineering and management.

    Throughout the programme, you will attend laboratory and problem-solving classes, as well as completing project and design work. As the course progresses you will study advanced techniques and modules, many of which draw on current research taking place in the Department.

    At the end of your third year, you will gain valuable skills and experience by completing an industrial placement. Your study reaches Master's level in the final year, with a wide choice of optional modules and a substantial individual project on a subject of your choice.

    Disciplines

    Computing

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum entry standard

    A*A*A – A*AAA

    To include:

    • A* in Mathematics
    • A*, A in two further subjects or AAA in three further subjects, with Further Mathematics preferred.

    Not accepted: ICT, Business Studies, General Studies and Critical Thinking
    Science Practical Endorsement: If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

    Recommended subjects
    • Computer Science
    • Physics
    • Further Mathematics
    Useful subjects
    • Ancient Language, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Electronics, English Literature, History, Languages, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology

    Recommended and useful subjects are those that the Department deems to be very useful knowledge foundations to undertake a computing degree at Imperial. The department may still consider applicants with other subject combinations.

    Typical offer

    A*A*A* (applicants studying three A-levels)
    A*A*AA
    (applicants studying four A-levels)

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry A-level applicants to this department.

    Typical offers will not include STEP requirements.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    Minimum entry standard

    41 points

    To include:

    • 7 in Mathematics at higher level
    • 7 in another relevant subject at higher level

    Preferred Mathematics syllabus: The Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level.

    Typical offer

    42 points

    Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry IB applicants to this department.

    Typical offers will not include STEP requirements.

    Support for widening participation applicants

    Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.

    Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

    English Program Requirements

    Duolingo English Test
    Standard LevelHigher Level
    115 overall with no less than 105 in any band score 125 overall with no less than 115 in any band score

    *Test scores are only considered valid if taken within 2 years of the intended course start date.

    Find out more on the Duolingo website.

    IELTS – Academic (Test-Centre/UKVI SELT/Online)
    StandardHigher
    6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all elements) 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all elements)
    Summary of the table's contents

    *IELTS single score re-takes are not accepted. Candidates must meet the IELTS requirements on a single test sitting.

    Imperial College London considers IELTS scores to be valid for 2 years.

    Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.

    Find out more on the IELTS website.

    LanguageCert International ESOL
    Standard levelHigher level
    ESOL B2 Test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) with grade High Pass ESOL C1 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) with grade pass in all components

    *Test scores are only considered valid if taken within two years of the intended course start date.

    Find out more on the LanguageCert website.

    Occupational English Test
    Standard LevelHigher Level
    Grade C+/300 in all elements Grade B/350 in all elements

    *Test results must be within 12 months of programme start date in order to be treated as valid and subject to online verification.

    *OET Paper/Computer at test centre and OET@Home accepted.

    Find out more on the Cambridge website.

    PTE – Academic (Test-Centre/UKVI SELT)
    StandardHigher
    62 overall (minimum 56 in all elements) 69 overall (minimum 62 in all elements)
    Summary of the table's contents

    Imperial College London considers Pearson (PTE) scores to be valid for 2 years.

    Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.

    For more information regarding Pearson, please visit the Pearson website.

    PTE Academic online test results are only accepted (where valid) for entry for those starting courses up to 31 December 2023.

    TOEFL (iBT) and (iBT Paper)
    StandardHigher
    92 overall (minimum 20 in all elements) 100 overall (minimum 22 in all elements)
    Summary of the table's contents

    *ETS at Home accepted for admission

    Imperial College London considers TOEFL scores to be valid for 2 years.

    Scores must be valid at the beginning of your studies at Imperial if your application is successful.

    You must meet the entry requirement in one test from your scaled scores ('My Best Scores' reported by TOEFL will not be considered).

    For more information relating regarding TOEFL please visit the ETS website.

    You must email your TOEFL scores to the relevant admissions teams.

    Score reports sent via post will not be processed.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 45,500 

    Application Fee

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