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Why choose Herts?


Industry Accreditation: Accredited by the British Computer Society
(BCS) enabling graduates to register at The Chartered Institute for IT as a
Chartered IT Professional, to work as a Chartered Engineer.

Work Placement Opportunities: You have a one-year industry placement


(https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/msc-computer-networks-and-systems-
security-with-placement-year) option. Previous graduates have worked for
organisations including Apple, Leonardo, and Vodafone.

Industry-Focused Content: You will develop technical expertise and practical


skills required in industry for the design, management, and evaluation of
network using tools including VMWare, Cisco Packet Tracer, and Wireshark.

Entry requirements and key information

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Professional Accreditations
The former version of this course was accredited by BCS under the award title MSc Computer
Networking Principles and Practice as below. 

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the
further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for
the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered
Engineer.

This new version of the programme has been carefully designed to achieve appropriate levels
of accreditation, and the department is currently in touch with the BCS regarding continued
accreditation.

About the course


The MSc in Computer Networks and Systems Security considers current research and
practice in computer networks and systems security. You 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. This MSc can lead to a career such as a network system
designer or administrator, or as a security consultant.

This course is part of our Master's programme in Computer Science. 

Why choose this course?


This MSc is available with an optional one-year industry placement
(https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/msc-computer-networks-and-systems-security-with-
placement-year). This programme gives you additional industrial experience by applying
the skills you have learned throughout your studies

One of a range of advanced courses within our postgraduate Master's programme in


Computer Science, this particular course provides you with a specialism combining
theoretical knowledge and practical skills in computer networks and systems security.

You 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.
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Taught by a highly-regarded and long-established computer science department with
strong links to business.

Computer Science saw 90% of its research ranked as world-leading (Research


Excellence Framework, 2021). 

What will I study?


Classes consist of lectures, small group seminars, and practical work in our well-equipped
laboratories. We use modern, industry-standard software wherever possible. There are
specialist facilities for networking and multimedia and a project laboratory especially for
masters students. In addition to scheduled classes, you will be expected a significant amount
of time in self-study, taking advantage of the extensive and up-to-date facilities. These
include the Learning Resource Centres, open 24x7, with 1,500 computer workstations and
wifi access, Studynet our versatile online study environment usable on and off campus, and
open access to our labs.

Where will I study?

Learn in our brand-new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science building,
opening in 2024, where you’ll experience a range of experiential learning zones.

The computer science labs are home to telecommunications, robotics and UX empathy labs,
with a variety of research spaces that range from dark rooms to clean rooms, and sample
prep labs to calibration and assembly labs.

You will also benefit from a Success and Skills Support Unit, which is aimed at helping you
build your employability and academic skills. Plus, have access to industry mentors who will
provide you with pastoral support, vocational guidance, and career progression opportunities.

The new building will also provide space to collaborate, with plenty of workshops, social and
meeting spaces available. Even better, the building has been designed with the University’s
net zero carbon target in mind, and forms part of our plan to replace or upgrade older sites
that are energy inefficient.

Level 7

Module Credits Compulsory/optional

Distributed Systems Security 30 Credits Compulsory


Secure Systems Programming 15 Credits Compulsory
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Network System Administration 15 Credits Compulsory

Wireless Mobile and Multimedia Networking 30 Credits Compulsory

Computer Networks and Systems Security Masters 60 Credits Compulsory


Project

Team Research and Development Project 15 Credits Compulsory

Legal and Ethical Practice Exercise 15 Credits Compulsory

Further course information

Course
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Programme
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Additional information

Sandwich placement or study abroad year n/a


Yes
Applications open to
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Student experience
At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as
stress-free and rewarding as possible. We offer a range of support services including; student
wellbeing, academic support, accommodation and childcare to ensure that you make the
most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying and having fun.

Find out about how we support our students (https://www.herts.ac.uk/life/support-and-


wellbeing)

You can also read our student blogs (https://www.herts.ac.uk/life/unibuddy) to find out about
life at Herts.

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