Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering
Communication Networks, Security and Forensics MSc
1 year full-time; 3 years part-time (typical)
Modern communication networks are critical to the smooth-running of modern industrial societies and provide exciting new opportunities for social interaction. Yet because these days almost everything is interconnected, between humans with data, services and even daily devices, the motivation is high for selfish and malicious parties to exploit vulnerabilities and circumvent networks for their own gain. Therefore, there is a need for security protection and a means to detect attacks and perpetrators.
The programme is therefore designed to equip students with detailed knowledge of the basic principles and techniques to model, design and develop the next generation of global communication networks and services, including and advanced network security mechanisms and fundamentals of applying forensics to analyse network attacks. This will thereby ensure they have the skills for future employment in the area.
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- MATLAB as a Scientific Programming Language
- Communication Networks
- Personal Radio Communications
- Network Security and Forensics
Semester 2
- Research Project
- Project in Communication Networks, Security and Forensics
- Quality Aware Networks
- Communications Security
- Mobile Network Technologies
Assessment
Examinations in January and May, with coursework throughout the programme including network attacks, intrusion detection and forensics analysis. Project assessed by written report and viva voce in September.
Entry Qualification*
Upper second class honours degree in electronic/ electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or an equivalent qualification or equivalent industrial experience. Applicants with a good lower second class honours degree will also be considered. Candidates holding CEI Part II admitted.
Careers and Further Study
Upper second class honours degree in electronic/ electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or an equivalent qualification or equivalent industrial experience. Applicants with a good lower second class honours degree will also be considered. Candidates holding CEI Part II admitted.
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