Masters Syllabus

Our masters degree programmes provide the best of both research and industry.  Our three complementary programmes balance industrial relevance with leading-edge research.  Each is designed to provide you with the skills to become the next generation of leaders in the appropriate field.

MSc Information Systems »

Information Systems

This programme links computing to business and is well suited for those who have had only some exposure to computing related studies in the past but who wish to discover more and aim for a career as an IT professional in a business environment.

 

MSc Internet Computing »

Internet Computing

This programme focuses on the principles, techniques and technologies of designing and developing Internet applications and is well suited for those who have a strong background in computing or electronic engineering and who want to specialise and aim for a career as an Internet consultant or continue with research.

 

MSc Security Technologies and Applications »

Security Technologies and Applications

This programme provides an in depth study of computing security and is well suited for those who have a strong background in computing or electronic engineering who want to specialise in systems and media security and aim for a career as a security specialist or continue with research.

Structure

Autumn semester: taught modules

Spring semester: taught modules

Summer semester: dissertation

Syllabus

Full details of the content of each programme can be found as part of our current student resources.

Dissertations

You can choose your own masters dissertation topic or select from a variety suggested by our staff.  This includes both industry-led and research projects.  Examples of dissertations can be found in our current teaching resources.