About this Course
Information Security
MSc and Postgraduate Diploma
How you study
Study materials
When you register we will send you:
- a Student Handbook (includes practical advice on how to study, how you access and use the online learning facility, and how you progress through the degree)
- a copy of the Regulations
- a copy of The Sciences Good Study Guide
- Textbooks (for certain modules)
- CD-ROMs.
Virtual Learning Environment
You will be given access to the Virtual Learning Environment when you register. The VLE will allow you to:
- access your course materials
- take part in discussions with your tutor and other students
- receive notices, seminar dates, project support and other programme-related information
- ask questions regarding the administration of the programme
- seek help for technical problems that you encounter.
Time commitment
For individual modules, a reasonable expectation for study and exam preparation would be around 200 hours. For most students a reasonable expectation for completion of the programme in the minimum study period would be to study 20 hours per week during the academic session (September–April).