MSc Computer Networks and Security

University of Essex

United Kingdom, Colchester

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University of Essex

United Kingdom , Colchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Colchester Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,350

Next Intake October-2024

MSc Computer Networks and Security

About

Increasingly, computer networks cannot be considered without the important issue of security; without secure networks, businesses, commerce and communications would all fail. This course addresses the need for modern computer network professionals.

You cover topics such as current and future internet protocols, programming networked services and securing these systems. We offer a strong practical element through laboratory programmes in software engineering and in computer networking; laboratory work in security includes unique environments where the techniques of the attackers can be observed and stopped using specialist security tools.

Our School is a community of scholars leading the way in technological research and development. Today's computer scientists are creative people who are focused and committed, yet restless and experimental. Our work is driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence. That's why we are ranked 6th in the UK for research power in computer science (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).

This course is also available on a part-time basis.

Observe the techniques of cyber attackers and use specialist security tools to stop them
Get hands-on with our practical laboratory modules in software engineering and computer networking
Our Employability and Careers Centre is on hand to help with careers advice and planning. You will also have opportunities to present your research and travel to international conferences

Disciplines

Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The majority of our Postgraduate Taught Masters will consider applicants with 2.5/4 or C or 79% from Bachelor Degree.

Career

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)

We also work with the university's Employability and Careers Centre to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.

Read more about computer science and electronic engineering career destinations here.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,350

How to Apply

Apply online

Applying to Essex is simple and straightforward. We'll give you all the important information you need to make your application. Our online application form takes about 20 minutes to complete.

What do you need to know?

Are you a current student?

We've made applying for Masters study as straightforward as possible for our current students with our new fast-track application form, now live on your myEssex student portal.

As a current Essex student, you may also be eligible for our Alumni Loyalty Discount, which provides a discount of up to 33% on tuition fees. If we can offer you a place, we'll automatically consider you for this award.

Necessary documents

When you apply to study with us, you'll need to provide a number of supporting documents - we can't process your application until we have these. Some of these documents you will have to upload with your application, others you may be able to upload at a later date. We may ask to see original documents if you are offered a place.

The University uses academic selection criteria to determine an applicant’s ability to successfully complete a course at the University of Essex. Where appropriate, we may ask for specific information relating to previous modules studied or work experience. For more information, refer to the relevant course on course finder.

Personal statement

Find out whether you need to submit a personal statement as part of your postgraduate application, by visiting our personal statements page. We also provide you with some tips and advice on how to write a personal statement, which should be no longer than 500 words.

Transcripts

Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades, must be provided at the time you make your application. (Transcripts are not required from current or previous University of Essex students, or from students who have previously completed a degree at Colchester Institute awarded by the University of Essex).

CV

If you are applying to one of our taught courses in the School of Law or Human Rights Centre, a Pre-Registration Masters course, our MA Social Work, or the Essex MBA, you will need to provide a copy of your CV with your application.