• One of a range of advanced courses within our postgraduate masters programme in Computer Science, this particular course provides you with a specialism in the security of computer systems.
• Advanced topics studied include cryptography and security protocols, security requirements, services, threats and counter-measures, plus a wide range of specialist options in computer science. Also available are optional modules on the application of IT to business taught by the University’s Business School
• Practical work to reinforce the theory taking advantage of our excellent laboratory facilities includes case studies, writing secure code, and network system administration.
• Taught by a highly-regarded and long-established computer science department with strong links to business.
• Over half the research outputs in Computer Science at UH have been rated at world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008.

Entry requirements

A recent, good bachelors degree (e.g. honours degree from the UK) or equivalent in Computer Science or closely-related subject. Plus IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (213 CBT) if your first language is not English.

Applicants who do not wholly meet these requirements, but who are considered to have the professional experience, motivation or potential to succeed at the programme, may also be accepted.

Study routes

• Full-time 12 months (Sep start) or 16 months (Jan start)

Professional accreditation

British Computer Society (BCS) accreditation applied for