Master of Science in Network and Information Security with Management Studies

at Kingston University London - Penrhyn Road Campus United Kingdom

Are you keen to find reasons for, and answers to, the challenges that face our society? This highly relevant combination of subjects could be just for you. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of psychology and a variety of sociological issues and topics, both current and historical. You'll develop a deep insight into human thought, action and behaviour.

This course features many opportunities to apply your learning to the real world. For example, a "real-life" project will be brought into the classroom and you'll act as a consultant to find solutions for a social issue.

While on the course, you'll develop skills for your future career, including teamwork, communication, time and task management, statistical analysis of data, problem-solving, and the ability to critically evaluate evidence.

This course, one of a suite of digital media courses, enables you to study professional digital media practice in a microstudio environment with a focus on the programming skills necessary for the field of games development. Through a student-centred project-based curriculum, you will work as a games programmer to develop your specialist skills while working as part of an interdisciplinary team with students from across the full programme.

• This course has been developed in consultation with our industry panel, and we are an educational partner of Sony Interactive Entertainment through PlayStation First. We are also an active member of TIGA, the games industry's representative body.
• This course has been designed to utilise the best digital media expertise and resources from across the University, and will prepare you for employment in the digital media industry, where teams of specialists work together to develop and author innovative digital media projects.

This course will help you to understand the way people behave at work, giving you a new perspective on everyday business decisions and preparing you for career advancement. Graduates leave this course with a scientific approach: they can gather evidence and critically evaluate it to make better decisions in the workplace. They stand out from competitors with human resource management qualifications.

• Students can qualify in occupational testing for ability and personality at a fraction of the private market cost.
• Course materials grounded in research and practice, delivered by a course team currently working in the field.
• Theoretical and practical understanding that enables you to become a 'reflective practitioner' and demonstrate the skills demanded by employers.
• A supportive and pleasant study environment and an expert academic team to help you achieve your academic goals.

This Criminology with Forensic Psychology MA programme enables you to combine two complementary subject areas.

The criminology elements will introduce you to the complex nature of crime, harm and victimisation, together with an appreciation of the role of criminal justice systems in relation to crime control, protection and the delivery of justice.

In the forensic psychology component of the programme you will study a range of investigative and legal processes, policing and geographical profiling. You will engage critically with offender profiling and explore the practice of Behavioural Investigative Advice (BIA) in the UK.

This course is designed for those who have a social science, socio-legal or policy studies background and who want to develop their knowledge further. The course is open to those who have a good undergraduate degree in a relevant area, and, or, to those whose background is characterised by practitioner experience at an appropriate level in a relevant field.

Recognised as one of the most significant and innovative courses in its field and highly-regarded in the international art world, this Aesthetics and Art Theory MA course combines a grounding in philosophical aesthetics in the modern European tradition with study of contemporary art theory and the philosophy of art history.

Are you considering a career in computer science? Whether you have knowledge of the subject or not, Kingston guarantees this course can make you an expert.

You can study specialist areas of computer science that are relevant to the career you want. Modules reflect the most in-demand sectors in the industry, such as software engineering, project management, user experience design, web and mobile app development, networking and network security.

You'll graduate with specialist technical knowledge, skills and a scientific mindset. You'll have gained experience of applying your expertise to real-world problems. With a portfolio of products and artefacts to showcase your work, you'll be ready to begin a professional career.

How does the way we produce the things we need and desire affect how we live together as a society? Are the systems by which we produce such things fair and sustainable? Economics helps us understand such real-world issues.

This course offers you a broad understanding of economics, looking at the subject from a range of perspectives and schools of thought. You'll explore why people, businesses, and governments make certain decisions and the consequences of those decisions. It'll challenge your intellect and develop your problem-solving and analytical skills.

You'll gain skills in data analysis, using industry-standard IT facilities. With well-rounded, independent, and critical thinking skills, you'll be highly valued by employers.

Are you considering the many opportunities offered by the growing games industry? This course offers you specialist skills for a career in this dynamic field. You'll graduate with a portfolio that showcases your work, ready to impress potential employers.

You'll learn C++ and C# programming languages, use game engines, such as Unity and Unreal, and develop games for PC, mobile, tablet and the Sony PlayStation 4. Studies include the use of artificial intelligence in realtime strategy, race and first-person games as well as educational games. You'll also learn the computer science that underpins programming, such as requirements analysis and design and network communications.

You'll be able to participate in Game Jams, working in a team over a 24-hour period to create games and attend optional trips (such as the PC Gamer Weekender).

Have you considered a career at the cutting-edge of the fight against cyber crime? There is an increasing demand for skilled cyber security professionals with expertise that this course offers.

On this course, you'll study how computers can be used to prevent and solve crime. You'll develop web technology programming skills and study specialised tools and operating system environments. You'll examine encryption algorithms, public-key cryptography, network security, endpoint security and digital forensics. Through research and development projects you'll be able to showcase your knowledge and skills to employers. Project themes include security and vulnerability analysis, mobile app security and cyber intelligence analysis.

Practical studies include ethical hacking (such as password cracking, vulnerability scanning, social engineering and system exploits) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions, such as threat intelligence, threat hunting, SIEMs and incident response.

Kingston University is ranked No 1 in London for journalism, publishing and public relations (Guardian University Guide league tables 2020).

With very few budding writers making a living from writing alone, this course offers creative writers the chance to learn not only the craft of writing, but also current trends in publishing from world-renowned professionals. It offers the opportunity to develop a creative writing portfolio at the same time as getting to grips with how the publishing process works.

You'll benefit from teaching staff who have practical experience of working in publishing and/or creative writing industries, attend a series of masterclasses across the disciplines and work on live projects for Kingston University Press.

We have exceptional links with major publishers, such as Hachette Penguin Random House, Bloomsbury and Macmillan; and you will have the opportunity to enter your work into competitions sponsored by The Bookseller magazine and Faber and Faber. There are also opportunities to work on live projects for Kingston University Press.