12 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our societies are critically dependent on computer software. Electronic systems are everywhere, and governments, financial and transport organisations, and telecommunication companies all possess and manage huge amounts of sensitive information concerning all of our everyday activities.
With the emergence of new systems and services, every aspect of our life relies on, or is recorded by, some computerised system, such as:
- electronic IDs and passports
- electronic payment systems and loyalty schemes
- electronic tickets
- telecommunication systems
As such, we have been witnessing a significant increase in attacks targeting computing infrastructure.
Cyber security and privacy is the study of the computational principles, methods and mechanisms for safeguarding these sensitive applications. Graduates of the programme will learn how to evaluate, design, and implement secure and trustworthy systems in complex distributed systems.
Many research areas have tackled parts of this problem – students on this degree will experience training from academic experts in a uniquely broad combination of theory and practice:
- secure software
- cryptography
- secure hardware
- verification
- post quantum
- data privacy
- usability
- fintech
- health
- smart contracts
- distributed ledgers
- privacy preserving data mining
The overall programme delivers intellectual and practical experience in all aspects of cyber security, privacy, and trust, such as:
- dealing with real-world applications
- applying and extending state-of-the-art defence mechanisms
- engineering end-to-end secure and trustworthy systems
- communicating results through oral and written reports
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our societies are critically dependent on computer software. Electronic systems are everywhere, and governments, financial and transport organisations, and telecommunication companies all possess and manage huge amounts of sensitive information concerning all of our everyday activities.
With the emergence of new systems and services, every aspect of our life relies on, or is recorded by, some computerised system, such as:
- electronic IDs and passports
- electronic payment systems and loyalty schemes
- electronic tickets
- telecommunication systems
As such, we have been witnessing a significant increase in attacks targeting computing infrastructure.
Cyber security and privacy is the study of the computational principles, methods and mechanisms for safeguarding these sensitive applications. Graduates of the programme will learn how to evaluate, design, and implement secure and trustworthy systems in complex distributed systems.
Many research areas have tackled parts of this problem – students on this degree will experience training from academic experts in a uniquely broad combination of theory and practice:
- secure software
- cryptography
- secure hardware
- verification
- post quantum
- data privacy
- usability
- fintech
- health
- smart contracts
- distributed ledgers
- privacy preserving data mining
The overall programme delivers intellectual and practical experience in all aspects of cyber security, privacy, and trust, such as:
- dealing with real-world applications
- applying and extending state-of-the-art defence mechanisms
- engineering end-to-end secure and trustworthy systems
- communicating results through oral and written reports
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
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