Gain a world-class qualification in Information Security from leading academics and practitioners

Information Security has grown rapidly in recent years and the number of security professionals has increased exponentially. Many in senior roles are self-trained but in this high risk field, all professionals need internationally-recognised qualifications which demonstrate professional competence and indicate that individuals are fully informed about advances in their field.

Gaining a postgraduate qualification in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London is probably the most important step you can take to advance your career.

Now there is a choice of routes so that you can study in ways that fit your work commitments and learning style:

• By distance learning without the need to attend classes. Find out more about studying Information Security (MSc and Postgraduate Diploma) via the University of London External System.

• Directly through Royal Holloway - full-time, part-time, on/off campus,  block-mode, or on short courses for continuing professional development/education learning. Find out more about these delivery modes [external link].

Up-to-date and commercially relevant

To ensure that our MSc in Information Security is completely up-to-date, several modules involve inputs from internationally-recognised information security experts. Furthermore, all of the academic staff have links with external organisations that are involved with information security and secure digital business, including many of the largest of such organisations in the country.

Learn from international experts

The Information Security Group at Royal Holloway is an acknowledged centre of excellence worldwide. It researches into areas such as the design and evaluation of cryptographic algorithms and protocols, smart cards, security management and mobile telecommunications security.

Professor Fred Piper, Director of External Relations, the Information Security Group, has been nominated to the InfoSecurity Europe 'Hall of Fame' in acknowledgement of his significant contributions to Information Security.

In 2007, the Information Security Group was awarded the prize of Best Information Security Team (government) at the SC Professional Awards, in recognition of its excellence in the fields of data security and risk management.