Network & Information Security / with Management Studies MSc
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full time
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Computer Science
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
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
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · Subjects: relevant subject · or above |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall |
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English language requirements for Network & Information Security / with Management Studies MSc: Open English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6. If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. For more details, check out our English Language Programme page. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, explore
Fees
International students: £20,000 per year
UK students: £11,900 per year
UK/Home: £11,900 per year
International: £20,000 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.
Campus
- Penrhyn Road, United Kingdom
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