Course Description
This programme equips you with the skills to develop and assess computing systems that have to be secure and safe in the face of failure or attack. We focus on the range of skills required, including an understanding of human factors, information security and system safety. The programme prepares you to work as a specialist in fields as diverse as e-business and e-government, scientific computing, information technology, software development and computing science research. There are three phases in the programme. In the first phase (60 credits) we introduce core knowledge and skills through modules covering: system security; information security and trust; human factors engineering; distributed algorithms; and system validation. A module on the challenge of dependability brings these themes together in their engineering and business context. In the second phase (30 credits) we emphasise the practice of resilient computing through modules in high-integrity software development and research skills, followed by a group project on the development and assessment of a real system. The third phase of the programme (90 credits) is a six-month individual system development or research project undertaken with personal supervision in one of the School's research groups or in industry. Projects are often in collaboration with the programme's industrial advisers, which include HP, IBM, BAE Systems and DSTL.

Course Fees
Fees for 2009/10: £4,195 full time; £2,100 part time.

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Entry Requirements
A minimum of a second-class Honours degree in computing science or in a discipline with significant computing content such as mathematics, engineering or systems engineering. However, science graduates with several years of relevant industrial computing experience are also considered. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), 577 (paper-based) or equivalent.

Venue Description
Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students whose main language is not English. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility. Facilities/Support are available for students with visual impairment.

Course Venue
Claremont Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE1 7RU

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