Network & Information Security / with Management Studies MSc
Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom
Course overview
Learn how to protect data from external cyber threats in the network infrastructure Undertake practical experiments in a safe sandbox environment, with penetration testing, port scanning and other ethical hacking activities. On our Network & Information Security masters, you will be based at the Penrhyn Road campus. Here you'll have access to a modern environment with the latest equipment, including: Dedicated postgraduate computing laboratories, fully-equipped with fold-flat LCD screens, data-projection systems and high-spec processors State-of-the-art hardware and the latest software, including: Development software and tools, such as Linux, Microsoft.net, Dreamweaver MX, Flash 8, Eclipse, Java 2 Standard and Mobile Editions, tools for Motorola and Nokia phones, UML and CASE tools and NXP Processors Development Kits Digital Signal Processors (dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers) IP Set Top Box development environment (NXP's STB810) Electronics Laboratory A mix of wireless LAN technologies The learning resources centre, offering subject libraries, online database subscriptions and resource materials A postgraduate teaching suite The dedicated Graduate Centre on campus, providing seminar rooms and social spaces I would recommend this course to anybody who wants to study a good blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications.
There is a wide range of modules, covering topics such as cryptography, wireless security, mobile security, risk management and data communication. Sandesh Gautam
Key highlights
- Practical ethical hacking experiments in a safe sandbox environment
- Hands-on penetration testing and port scanning activities
- Modules include cryptography, wireless security, mobile security and risk management
- Dedicated postgraduate computing laboratories with high-spec processors
- Access to an electronics laboratory and wireless LAN technologies
- Blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject; or above
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesChelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award
The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.
Up to £2,500Chevening Scholarships
Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.
International Merit-Based scholarships
The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship
The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.
The Kingston Impact Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.
Up to £5,000The Kingston MBA Scholarship
Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Network security engineer
- Information security analyst
- Penetration tester
- Cyber security consultant
- Information security manager
- Security risk analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,900 per year | International: £20,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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