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A Typical Course Module
Syllabi

A Typical Course Module

The modules, that make up the MSc Information Security programme will vary from the very theoretical to the very practical, but a ‘typical’ course might include 30 hours of lectures and ten hours of practical classes. You will need to do a lot of work in your own time, however you will be able to do much of your practical work when it suits you best.

You will complete coursework for the majority of your modules and will take your exams at the end of each year. All of your grades will count towards your degree, with the project having the highest weighting of all of your modules.

Syllabi

The MSc in Information Security consists of 8 taught modules and a thesis. The PG Diploma programme comprises the taught modules only (no thesis).

The compulsory and optional modules are as detailed below. If you would like further information about individual modules please contact the appropriate lecturer.

1. Taught modules

All students take 3 core modules and 5 optional modules. The 3 core modules are:

COMPGA01 Computer Security I (Term 1)
COMPGA03 Introduction to Cryptography (Term 1)
COMPGA11 Research in Information Security (Term 2)

Students will normally select their 5 options from the following list:

COMPGZ03 Distributed Systems and Security (Term 1)
COMPGA10 People and Security (Term 1)
COMPGA12 Applied Cryptography (Term 2)
COMPGA02 Computer Security II (Term 2)
COMPGA14 Information Security Management (Term 2)
COMPGS10 Language Based Security (Term 2)

Students may take 2 module electives from other programmes within the department, however, this will require the approval of the Programme Director and is subject to timetabling constraints.

2. Thesis

The thesis is an in-depth research project carried out under the supervision of a member of academic staff. Please see COMPGA99 for details.

Whilst every effort is made to keep the syllabus and assessment records correct for each module listed above, the precise details should be checked with the lecturer(s) for that module.

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