Reasons to choose this course:
Our thriving research community has a strong national and international profile, and is involved in a wide range of research activities. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in 2008, 85%-95% of our research (which was submitted to Computing and General Engineering) was classed as "Internationally Recognised", "World-leading" or "Internationally Excellent".
Our principal commitment is to translating our research and teaching excellence into competitive, effective graduates who are equipped to inspire and innovate in their chosen careers.
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Please note the following information for applicants
To complete the full Masters course you have to complete 180 cp. This is comprised as follows:
Weeks 1-10
- Advanced Software Engineering (20 credits)
- Internet programming (20 credits)
Weeks 11-30
- Introduction to Information Security (20 credits)
- Computer Security (20 credits)
- Network Security (20 credits)
- Research Methods (20 credits)
Weeks 31-45 (Placement to be taken in the second year)
- Major Project (60 credits)
How do you study?
Reflecting the relative maturity of postgraduate students, your teaching and learning is designed to enable independent learning. The majority of taught modules will be centred on lectures supported by seminars, workshops and laboratories to provide a significant knowledge resource.
The various teaching methods are:
- lectures to introduce and develop concepts and to explore the application of these concepts;
- workshops and laboratories to develop skills and appreciate concepts;
- seminars to provide academic support;
- case study and project work to develop a deeper understanding of concepts and applications.
In addition your Programme Leader will provide on-going support during the completion of your course.
The major project element of the course will allow you an opportunity to develop greater subject specialism in one specific Internet or security topic of your choice. The programme will also provide you with the research skills necessary to keep up to date with the continually changing issues in the field such as the semantic web, application-level web-security or digital rights management.
Assessment
Laboratory/workshops are used to develop a range of practical and problem-solving skills. A typical assessment is a practical assignment where your achievement is presented via a coursework report and viva or demonstration/presentation.
Facilities
This course benefits from the excellent facilities and equipment available in the School of Science and Technology.
There are a wide range of career opportunities in the Computing and IT sector and related industries. This course will prepare you for roles as a technical security specialist together with a range of technical development and implementation roles. You will also have the potential to develop into security consultancy and technical management roles. The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University has an enviable graduate recruitment record.
Some graduates choose to venture into other sectors – such as project management or financial forecasting – where they are likely to be equally successful in gaining employment because of the transferable skills gained on the programme. Other graduates go on to study for a PhD.
What are the benefits of a work placement?
Practical work experience can help you in your studies and is often paid. It can enhance your commercial awareness and your ability to link theory and practice which will be an invaluable skill in your future career. Although a work placement is highly recommended, obtaining one is based on an individual’s efforts and is not guaranteed.
Length of placement
One year
Placement opportunities
The School is extending its highly successful placement scheme to students of MSc Internet and Security. If you choose this option, you will receive extensive help in obtaining a valuable one-year paid work placement and continued support during the placement period. Request a course leaflet to find out more about placement options on this course.
This is the ideal way to get your career off to a flying start. For further information please visit our placements website.
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