MSc Computing (Security and Reliability) at Imperial College London

Enhance your knowledge of IT security and reliability to prepare for a career in the computing industry. Specialise in security and reliability on this one-year Master's course. You'll explore in detail the processes and mechanisms by which computer-based equipment, information and services are protected from unintended or unauthorised access.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Computing  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Advanced Computer Architecture, Network and Web Security, System Performance Engineering, Advanced Computer Security, Complexity, Cryptography Engineering, Mathematics for Machine Learning, Principles of Distributed Ledgers.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Department go on to succeed in a wide range of sectors, from software engineering and data systems to AI policy think tanks and research labs. Some have taken the entrepreneurial route and launched successful start-ups. Typical roles include Systems Engineer, Software Developer, Applied Research Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Analyst, Software Engineer, Technology Analyst, Data Scientist.

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