MSc in Computing and Internet Systems
Programme Description and Aims
The MSc in Computing and Internet Systems provides a broad introduction to many aspects of the Internet, and covers methods for solving computational problems arising in the context of the Internet, improving students' ability to solve a broad range of challenging computing-related problems which arise in such a context. It offers lectures on the Internet and core Internet technologies such as computer networks, distributed systems, information security and databse systems, whilst other modules teach advanced algorithms for Internet-related computing tasks.
The MSc in Computing and Internet Systems aims to:
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Equip students with systematic knowledge and experience of the theoretical foundations and practice of computing at an advanced level, so that they may be able to pursue professional careers and/or further research successfully.
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Equip students so that they may demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge and a thorough understanding of how established research techniques can be used to create and interpret knowledge in computing.
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Enable students to evaluate critically current research and the methodologies that are used to pose and explore new hypotheses.
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Offer BSc graduates opportunities to develop further analytical and practical transferable skills and prepare them to play a creative and leading role in the professional and research community.
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Develop students' critical awareness and appreciation of the changing role of information technology in society and motivate them to pursue continual professional development and further research.
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Ensure that students acquire an understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities and of the impact of computing technologies in a wide and varied range of contexts.
Programme Description
This programme was designed for students with a substantial Computer Science background.
It teaches methods for solving computational problems arising in the context of the Internet. It offers modules on the Internet and core Internet technologies such as computer networks, distributed systems, information security and database systems. Other modules relate to advanced computing and are common with the MSc in Advanced Computing.
Entry Requirements
Equivalent of a good 2nd class (normally 2:1) honours British BSc degree in Computer Science. Entry qualifications may perhaps be lowered for students with substantial relevant work experience. Please refer to the
English Language Requirements King's web-page to see what the English requirements for this MSc programme are.
If you have a specific query about academic or English requirements, please contact the
Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions.
Provisional General Structure
Please note that this is for reference only. Although we will do our best to keep this information up to date, we reserve the right to make changes if these become necessary for the academic year 2011/2012. This web-page will be updated accordingly as changes occur.
Timetables are not available to applicants prior to registration and, despite our best efforts, some optional modules may overlap and students may need to be flexible in their choices.
As well as working on the Individual Project , a full-time student takes a total of eight lecture courses, normally four per term, according to the following schedule:
First Term
7CCSMDSI Data Structures and their Implementation in C++
7CCSMINT The Internet
and two modules chosen from:
7CCSMADA Algorithm Design and Analysis
7CCSMAIN Artificial Intelligence
7CCSMAMS Agents and Multi-Agent Systems
7CCSMAPP Access Control and Privacy Policies
7CCSMART Advanced Research Topics
7CCSMASE Advanced Software Engineering - Software Measurement and Testing
7CCSMCIS Cryptography and Information Security
7CCSMDBT Database Technology
7CCSMPDA Parallel and Distributed Algorithms
7CCSMWAL Algorithmic Issues in the World Wide Web
Second Term
7CCSMGPR Group Project
7CCSMSIA Software Engineering of Internet Applications
and two modules chosen from:
7CCSMDAS Software Design and Architecture
7CCSMDSM Distributed Systems
7CCSMMUL Multimedia Compression Methods and Systems
7CCSMOME Optimisation Methods
7CCSMTSP Text Searching and Processing
How to Apply
Fees
Fee information can be found here.
More Information
Please refer to our FAQ webpage.
If you need further information, please contact the Departmental Graduate secretary at: dcs-pgsec@kcl.ac.uk.