MSci Computer Science (Information Assurance)
Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
About this course
MSci in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming and Computer Architecture. The programme includes a minimum 30-week industry placement and a team-based Master's project in place of a traditional dissertation. Students can choose optional specialist units such as Infrastructure and System Security and Network Science.
Modules
- Computer Fundamentals
- Mathematics for Computing
- Programming
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Network Essentials
- Computing and Society
- Information and Security Management
- Security Operations (SecOps)
- Software Engineering
- Network and Cyber Management
- Technological Innovations in Cyber Security
- Software Business
- Cybercrime
- Human Computer Interaction
- Individual Project
- Digital Futures
- Data Visualisation and Storytelling
- Digital Innovation and Transformation
- Systems Development
- Infrastructure and System Security
- Computational Modeling
- Quantum Computing
- Network Science
- Integrated Masters Teamwork