Information Security MSc

MSc in Information Security provides the foundations for a rewarding career in the growing cyber security industry or further doctoral research

To find out core information about this degree, such as entry requirements, programme length and cost, visit the UCL prospectus site.

Programme information

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme consists of four core modules (60 credits), four optional modules (60 credits) and a research project (60 credits).

Core modules

• Computer Security I (COMP0054) (15 credits)
• Computer Security II (COMP0055) (15 credits)
• Introduction to Cryptography (COMP0025) (15 credits)
• Research in Information Security (COMP0057) (15 credits)

Optional modules

Students choose 60 credits from the following:

• Cryptocurrencies (COMP0143) (15 credits)
• Cybercrime (SECU0043) (15 credits)
• Distributed Systems and Security (COMP0133) (15 credits)
• Information Security Management (COMP0059) (15 credits)
• Malware (COMP0060) (15 credits)
• People and Security (COMP0056) (15 credits)
• Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Security and Privacy (COMP0063) (15 credits)

Please note: the availability and delivery of optional modules may vary, depending on your selection.

Dissertation/report

All MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation (maximum length of 100 pages). 

• MSc Information Security Dissertation (COMP0064) (60 credits)

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