MSc in Networking and Internet Systems
Introduction
This industry facing MSc strikes a delicate balance between being a conversion course suitable for non computer science graduates and an advanced MSc equipping technical and computer science graduates with the skills to succeed as a networking specialist. The crux of this innovative course is the focus on the specific fields of networking and Internet systems which are crucial to today's and tomorrow's ICT industry. The basic grounding in computer science is rapidly built upon to cover all aspects of networks and network systems design from the very basics, all the way through to advanced topics rarely taught elsewhere. Our unique blend of theoretical and practical, hands-on, real-world approaches accommodates harmoniously the needs of all students, giving those with prior knowledge and background plenty of opportunities to "dig as deep as they wish" and progress as high as their ambitions.
Course Highlights
- Want to move into a rewarding career in networking?
This unique, carefully designed hybrid conversion/advanced MSc opens the doors to the exciting, highly technical, advanced world of network systems to non computer science graduates. A first! - Want the skills to keep you ahead throughout your career?
This course equips students with the fundamental and advanced principles and concepts required to analyse and design future networking systems and understand current and future technologies. - Be better than the rest
We focus on the technical aspects of networks and network systems -- not high-level web applications or web technologies (otherwise known as Internet Technology). Learn "How to analyse & design systems" rather than "how to use systems" - Get a helping hand onto the career ladder
- Cisco sponsor our state-of-the-art networking laboratory
- Industrial projects
- InfoLab's Graduate Academy employment opportunities
- Learn from leading experts
Flavour the excitement and commitment of our highly acclaimed research teams. Share their passion of Networking and benefit from their skills. The MSc project will be completed within the Network and Distributed Systems team or within industry.
Why do this course?
Computer networking is an area of increasing complexity and importance in current work practice as well as all aspects of life. The demand for highly educated networking professionals, capable of maintaining an awareness of cutting edge emerging networking technologies, as well as capable of influencing future developments, will therefore not relent. This course offers an education based on key concepts, fundamental and advanced principles and the specialist practical skills that will ensure an understanding and practical knowledge of any existing and emerging technologies. It should be noted that this is not a vendor-specific training course, but a course which offers future decision makers the technical knowledge to succeed in their role.
Entry requirements
The minimum requirement for entry onto this course is a good honours degree in any subject. The course is also suitable for Computer Science graduates wanting to specialise in the area of networking. The main requirements for success on this course are a technical, enquiring mind and the motivation and dedication to succeed in a fast paced advanced masters degree. The course is demanding by taking you from ground level, covering the basics of computer networks, and rapidly transport you into a high level networking specialist.
Enquiries
To discuss specific queries about this programme, please contact
M.Sc. Secretary
Computing Department,
InfoLab21,
South Drive,
Lancaster University
Lancaster, UK.
LA1 4WA.
Tel: +44 (0)1524 510311
Fax: +44 (0)1524 510492
Email:msc@comp.lancs.ac.uk.
To discuss detailed queries regarding course content and admissions please contact the MSc Admissions Tutor.
You will find general information regarding postgraduate studies at Lancaster University in the University Postgraduate Prospectus.
