Information Security MSc

Why choose this course
In a forever expanding digital age, protecting our data is of vital importance.

Our MSc Information Security course sits within our renowned Department of Computer Science and our outstanding Surrey Centre for Cyber Security. Your teaching will be informed by excellent and internationally-visible research, and you will benefit from our strong links with academia and industry.

This course is fully certified by the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) and taught by leading experts in cybersecurity. It will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to pursue a successful career in information security.

What you will study
Protecting digital information from unauthorized access and use, and ensuring the resilience of supporting network infrastructure and systems, are significant challenges for the continued technological development of our society.

The science behind our MSc Information Security connects various disciplines, from computer science, electronic engineering and mathematics, to design concepts, mechanisms, and technologies for effective protection of digital information, communication infrastructures, and computing systems.

You’ll learn about important information security concepts, mechanisms and technologies and study both fundamental and advanced topics in important areas of modern information security. This course strikes a balance between theoretical foundations and practical experience.