Location:

Egham, United Kingdom

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Information Assurance & Cybersecurity

Program Overview

Program Description:

MSc Mathematics of Cryptography & Communications: This degree programme is a highly focused one-year degree giving instruction into some of the mathematics behind modern secure information and communications systems. The programme of study specialises in mathematics relevant for public key cryptography, coding theory and information theory. MSc Mathematics for Applications: This programme covers a wider range of topics from both applied and discrete mathematics. It is aimed at students with a good undergraduate degree in Mathematics who want to learn some more of the subject in areas which are relevant to real life applications. MSc Information Security: This advanced MSc degree is an interdisciplinary course taught by the Information Security Group and security experts from industry. It is designed to introduce the technical, legal and commercial aspects of Information Security and is available through two distinct pathways: Technical Pathway and Secure Digital Business Pathway. This degree is widely recognised as a stepping stone to a career as an information security expert and can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. It is also available online as part of the distance learning programme. Research Opportunities: Applications are invited for postgraduate research places leading to the PhD degree for the Department’s research projects.