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Information Security and Biometrics PDip, MSc
This is a taught programme within the Computing subject area.
Outline
This programme offers an advanced level of learning by providing you with a thorough understanding of the theories, concepts and techniques for the design, development and effective use of secure information systems. Graduates of this programme are then capable of adapting to changes in the field and of leading it in innovation.
The MSc is designed for practitioners, professionals and graduates with an interest in information security, access control technologies, and application domains using biometric identification and verification systems.
Key facts
- Subject area: Computing
- Location: Canterbury
- School: School of Computing
- Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time.
- Start: September.
- Fees and funding: More info
- Entry requirements: A 2.2 or higher honours degree (or equivalent) in a subject with a strong IT component. We assess applicants on an individual basis, with professional experience taken into consideration. Please also check our general entry requirements (including English language requirements).
Programme structure
Course content
Core modules
- Biometrics Technologies
- Computer Security
- Fundamentals of Image Analysis
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Research Methods and Project Design • MSc Project
Optional modules
- Two from: Advanced Instrumentation Systems; Advanced Java for Programmers; Advanced Pattern Recognition Techniques; Computing Law, Contracts and Professional Responsibility; Industrial Context of Biometrics: Standards, Testing and Evaluation of Biometric Systems; System Security; Trust, Security and Privacy Management.
Assessment
The project module is examined by a presentation and dissertation. The Research Methods and Project Design module is examined by several components of continuous assessment. The other modules are assessed by examinations and smaller components of continuous assessment. MSc students must gain credit from all the modules. For the PDip, you must gain at least 120 credits in total, and pass certain modules to meet the learning outcomes of the PDip programme.
Key facts
- Subject area: Computing
- Location: Canterbury
- School: School of Computing
- Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time.
- Start: September.
- Fees and funding: More info
- Entry requirements: A 2.2 or higher honours degree (or equivalent) in a subject with a strong IT component. We assess applicants on an individual basis, with professional experience taken into consideration. Please also check our general entry requirements (including English language requirements).
Contact details
Admissions enquiries
T: +44 (0)1227 827272
E: information@kent.ac.uk
Subject enquiries
Course Administration Office,
School of Computing, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NF, UK
T: +44 (0)1227 764000
E: (research programmes) computer-science@kent.ac.uk
E: (taught programmes) cs-msc-admissions@kent.ac.uk
Key facts
- Subject area: Computing
- Location: Canterbury
- School: School of Computing
- Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time.
- Start: September.
- Fees and funding: More info
- Entry requirements: A 2.2 or higher honours degree (or equivalent) in a subject with a strong IT component. We assess applicants on an individual basis, with professional experience taken into consideration. Please also check our general entry requirements (including English language requirements).
How to apply
Before applying, please read our ‘How to apply’ section.
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Key facts
- Subject area: Computing
- Location: Canterbury
- School: School of Computing
- Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time.
- Start: September.
- Fees and funding: More info
- Entry requirements: A 2.2 or higher honours degree (or equivalent) in a subject with a strong IT component. We assess applicants on an individual basis, with professional experience taken into consideration. Please also check our general entry requirements (including English language requirements).