Master of Science - Computer Networks and Systems Security with Advanced Research

Program Description

• Students will gain industrial experience by applying the skills they have learned throughout their studies into practice.
• One of a range of advanced courses within the postgraduate Master's programme in Computer Science, this particular course provides students with a specialism combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills in computer networks and systems security.
• Students will develop technical expertise and practical skills in the design, management and evaluation of networks, and in the use of tools and techniques for systems security. Advanced topics studied include network systems administration, wireless mobile and multimedia networking, distributed systems security, and secure systems programming.
• Taught by a highly-regarded and long-established computer science department with strong links to business.
• Half of the research outputs in Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire have been rated at world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.