MSc Information Security Degree Programme at Royal Holloway, University of London, Study notes of Business

Download MSc Information Security Degree Programme at Royal Holloway, University of London and more Study notes Business in PDF only on Docsity! Page 1 of 3 Information Security; MSc; (1221) September 2021 intake The purpose of this information sheet is to provide prospective students and applicants with further information about the nature of the degree, in order to help you decide if it is the right choice for you. Should you have any further questions, contact information is provided at the end of the flyer. Section 1 – degree programme structure Awarding institution Royal Holloway, University of London Accreditation(s) (where applicable) GCHQ Standard length of degree Standard length Available part-time Yes either 2 years or 3 – 5 years continuing professional development mode (CPD) To comply with GCHQ accreditation requirements students must successfully complete the degree programme and pass the project. Student must either follow Core A or Core B. The following table summarises the compulsory modules for each of these Cores; such modules are referred to by Royal Holloway as mandatory course units, offered on this degree programme as well as the optional course units that are likely to be available. Please note that although the College will keep changes to a minimum, new units may be offered or existing units may be withdrawn, for example, in response to a change in staff. You will be informed if any changes need to be made. Course unit name Credits Mandatory Optional (IY5500) Project 60 Yes (IY5501) Security Management 20 Yes (IY5502) Introduction to Cryptography and Security Mechanisms 20 Yes (IY5511) Network Security 20 Yes for Core A (IY5512) Computer Security 20 Yes for Core A (IY5523) Secure Business Architectures 20 Yes for Core B (IY5522) Security Technologies 20 Yes for Core B Students must select two of the following courses (please also see mandatory options below for particular pathways): (IY5521) Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Information Security (IY5603) Advanced Cryptography (subject to availability) (IY5604) Database Crime 20 20 20 20 20 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Page 2 of 3 (IY5605) Cyber Crime (IY5606) Smart Cards, RFIDs and Embedded Systems Security (IY5607) Software Security (IY5609) Digital Forensics (IY5610) Security Testing Theory and Practice (IY5612) Cyber Security (IY5613) Human Factors of Security and Privacy 20 20 20 20 20 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Additionally, an MSc student may optionally register for one of the following six pathways. These constrain the choices of the student in the following ways. Pathway Core Mandatory Options Project Cybercrime A IY5605 and IY5609 Related to cybercrime Smart cards, RFIDs and embedded systems security A IY5606 Related to smart cards, RFIDs, or embedded systems Cyber security A or B IY5612 Related to Cyber security Security testing A IY5610 Related to Security testing Digital forensics A IY5609 Related to Digital forensics Secure digital business B IY5521 Related to Secure digital business Section 2 – degree programme costs Essential costs* No further costs * These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree programme at Royal Holloway. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing etc., have not been included, and further information regarding these can be found on our website. Section 3 – useful vocabulary We understand some of the terminology used in this document may be new to you, and may differ from that used by other universities. To help with this, we have provided a brief description for some of the most important terminology: Degree programme – Also referred to as ‘degree course’ or simply ‘course’, these terms refer to the qualification you will be awarded upon successful completion of your studies. Course unit – Also referred to as ‘module’, this refers to the individual units you will study each year to complete your degree programme. Masters programmes consist of a number of taught course units – some mandatory and some optional - plus a dissertation/ project to the value of 180 UK credits in total. On completion of a minimum of 12o UK credits a student may be awarded a