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This intensive MSc programme explores the mathematics behind secure information and communications systems, in a department that is world renowned for research in the field. Students will learn to apply advanced mathematical ideas to cryptography, coding theory and information theory, by studying the relevant functions of algebra, number theory and combinatorial complexity theory and algorithms. In the process students will develop a critical appreciation of the challenges that mathematicians face in facilitating secure information transmission, data compression and encryption. Students will learn to use advanced cypher systems, correcting codes and modern public key crypto-systems. As part of their studies students will have the opportunity to complete a supervised dissertation in an area of his/her choice, under the guidance of experts in the field who regularly publish in internationally competitive journals and work closely with partners in industry.
Program overview
Main Subject
Mathematics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
This intensive MSc programme explores the mathematics behind secure information and communications systems, in a department that is world renowned for research in the field. Students will learn to apply advanced mathematical ideas to cryptography, coding theory and information theory, by studying the relevant functions of algebra, number theory and combinatorial complexity theory and algorithms. In the process students will develop a critical appreciation of the challenges that mathematicians face in facilitating secure information transmission, data compression and encryption. Students will learn to use advanced cypher systems, correcting codes and modern public key crypto-systems. As part of their studies students will have the opportunity to complete a supervised dissertation in an area of his/her choice, under the guidance of experts in the field who regularly publish in internationally competitive journals and work closely with partners in industry.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Royal Holloway enjoys an international reputation for the highest quality teaching and research across the sciences, arts and humanities.Famous for our Founder's Building, one of the most spectacular university buildings in the world, the College was officially opened by Queen Victoria in 1886. Since then, Royal Holloway has continued to grow in size and status, building on the excellence of our scholarship and the talents of our students. Today, a combination of distinctive character, academic vision and membership of the University of London has established Royal Holloway among the top ten research-led university institutions in the country.Royal Holloway is renowned for having a friendly environment - home for a vibrant community of 8,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students of all ages and backgrounds and from more than 120 countries. Our spacious 135 acre campus provides an impressive range of modern academic and social facilities in a parkland setting in Surrey, close to London and the UK's major communications network.
Royal Holloway enjoys an international reputation for the highest quality teaching and research across the sciences, arts and humanities.Famous for our Founder's Building, one of the most spectacular university buildings in the world, the College was officially opened by Queen Victoria in 1886. Since then, Royal Holloway has continued to grow in size and status, building on the excellence of our scholarship and the talents of our students. Today, a combination of distinctive character, academic vision and membership of the University of London has established Royal Holloway among the top ten research-led university institutions in the country.Royal Holloway is renowned for having a friendly environment - home for a vibrant community of 7,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students of all ages and backgrounds and from more than 120 countries. Our spacious 135 acre campus provides an impressive range of modern academic and social facilities in a parkland setting in Surrey, close to London and the UK's major communications network.
Mathematics of Cryptography and Communications
Egham Campus, Egham, United Kingdom
12 monthsProgram duration
16,800 GBPTuition Fee/year
MathematicsMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Mathematics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Program overview
Main Subject
Mathematics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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Royal Holloway enjoys an international reputation for the highest quality teaching and research across the sciences, arts and humanities.Famous for our Founder's Building, one of the most spectacular university buildings in the world, the College was officially opened by Queen Victoria in 1886. Since then, Royal Holloway has continued to grow in size and status, building on the excellence of our scholarship and the talents of our students. Today, a combination of distinctive character, academic vision and membership of the University of London has established Royal Holloway among the top ten research-led university institutions in the country.Royal Holloway is renowned for having a friendly environment - home for a vibrant community of 8,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students of all ages and backgrounds and from more than 120 countries. Our spacious 135 acre campus provides an impressive range of modern academic and social facilities in a parkland setting in Surrey, close to London and the UK's major communications network.
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American Literature and Creative Writing
Ancient History
Ancient History and Philosophy
Ancient History with Philosophy
Ancient and Medieval History
Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
Classical Studies
Classical Studies and Comparative Literature and Culture
Classical Studies and Philosophy
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Classics and Philosophy
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Comparative Literature and Culture
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History of Art and Visual Culture and Comparative Literature and Culture
Human Geography
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts with a Language Year Abroad
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Modern Languages
Modern Languages and Classical Studies
Modern Languages and Comparative Literature and Culture
Modern Languages and Drama
Modern Languages and English
Modern Languages and Greek
Modern Languages and History
Modern Languages and History of Art and Visual Cultures
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Modern Languages with Music
Modern Languages with Philosophy
Modern and Contemporary History
Music and English
Music and Philosophy
Music with Philosophy
Music with Political Studies
Philosophy
Physical Geography
Translation Studies
Translation Studies and Comparative Literature and Culture
Translation Studies and Comparative Literature and Culture with a year abroad
Translation Studies and History of Art and Visual Culture
Translation Studies and History of Art and Visual Culture with a year abroad
Translation Studies with History of Art and Visual Culture
Translation Studies with History of Art and Visual Culture with a year abroad
Translation Studies with International Film
Translation Studies with International Film with a year abroad
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Accounting and Finance
Accounting and Finance with a Year in Business
Business and Management
Business and Management (Year in Business)
Finance and Mathematics
Management with Accounting
Management with Accounting (Year in Business)
Management with Digital Innovation
Management with Digital Innovation (Year in Business)
Management with Entrepreneurship
Management with Entrepreneurship (Year in Business)
Management with Human Resources
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Management with International Business
Management with International Business (Year in Business)
Management with Marketing
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Computer Science
Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) with a Year-in-Industry
Computer Science (Information Security)
Computer Science (Information Security) with a Year-in-Industry
Computer Science (Software Engineering)
Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year-in-Industry
Computer Science and Mathematics
Computer Science with a Year-in-Industry
Electronic Engineering
Electronic Engineering with a Year in Industry
MEng Electronic Engineering
MEng Electronic Engineering with a Year in Industry
MSci Computer Science
MSci Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) with a Year-in-Industry
MSci Computer Science (Information Security)
MSci Computer Science (Information Security) with Year-in-Industry
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MSci Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a Year-in-Industry
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Applied Psychology
Biomedical Sciences
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Psychology
Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
Psychology, Development and Development Disorders
Zoology
Natural Sciences (6)
Environmental Geology
Environmental Geology with a Year in Industry
Geology
MSci Environmental Geoscience
MSci Environmental Geoscience with Year in Industry
MSci Environmental Geoscience with a Year of International Study
MSci Geoscience with A Year of International Study
MSci Mathematics and Physics
MSci Physics
MSci Theoretical Physics
Mathematical Studies
Mathematics
Mathematics MSci
Mathematics and Music
Mathematics and Physics
Mathematics with French
Mathematics with German
Mathematics with Italian
Mathematics with Philosophy
Mathematics with Spanish
Mathematics with Statistics
Physics
Physics with Music
Physics with Particle Physics MSci
Physics with Philosophy
Theoretical Physics
Social Sciences and Management (6)
BSc (Econ) Economics
BSc (Econ) Economics with French
BSc (Econ) Economics with German
BSc (Econ) Economics with Italian
BSc (Econ) Economics with Music
BSc (Econ) Economics with Political Studies
BSc (Econ) Economics with Spanish
BSc (Econ) Financial and Business Economics
Criminology and Psychology
Digital Media Culture and Technology
Economics and Management
Economics and Mathematics
Economics, Politics and International Relations
European and International Studies (German)
European and International Studies (Spanish)
Film Studies
Film Studies with Philosophy
Film, Television and Digital Production
International Relations
LLB Law
LLB Law with Criminology
LLB Law with Criminology with a Year in Industry
LLB Law with Sociology with a Year in Industry
Politics
Politics and International Relations
Politics and International Relations and Philosophy
Politics with Philosophy
Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (French)
Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (Italian)
Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Royal Holloway enjoys an international reputation for the highest quality teaching and research across the sciences, arts and humanities.Famous for our Founder's Building, one of the most spectacular university buildings in the world, the College was officially opened by Queen Victoria in 1886. Since then, Royal Holloway has continued to grow in size and status, building on the excellence of our scholarship and the talents of our students. Today, a combination of distinctive character, academic vision and membership of the University of London has established Royal Holloway among the top ten research-led university institutions in the country.Royal Holloway is renowned for having a friendly environment - home for a vibrant community of 7,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students of all ages and backgrounds and from more than 120 countries. Our spacious 135 acre campus provides an impressive range of modern academic and social facilities in a parkland setting in Surrey, close to London and the UK's major communications network.
Arts and Humanities (6)
Ancient History
Ancient History
Classical Reception
Classical Reception
Classics
Classics
Crusader Studies
Crusader Studies
Cultural Geography
Cultural Geography
English Literature
English Literature
European Philosophy
European Philosophy
Holocaust Studies
Holocaust Studies
Late Antique and Byzantine Studies
Late Antique and Byzantine Studies
Medieval Studies
Medieval Studies
Modern Philosophy
Modern Philosophy
Music (MMus)
Music (MMus)
Political Philosophy
Political Philosophy
Public History
Public History
Quaternary Science
Quaternary Science
Victorian Literature, Art and Culture
Victorian Literature, Art and Culture
Business and Management (6)
Accounting and Financial Management
Business Analytics
Computational Finance
Computational Finance
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Computational Finance with a year in industry
Digital Business
Digital Marketing
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Finance
Finance (2 year course)
International Business Management
International Business Management (Marketing)
International Business Management (Strategy and Leadership)
Marketing
Project Management
Engineering and Technology (6)
Data Science and Analytics
Data Science and Analytics
Data Science and Analytics with a year in industry
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Engineering Management
Information Security
Information Security
Information Security (via Distance Learning)
Information Security with a Year in Industry
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Applied Social Psychology
Applied Social Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Forensic Psychology
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Environmental Diagnosis and Management
Environmental Diagnosis and Management
Mathematics for Applications
Mathematics for Applications
Mathematics of Cryptography and Communications
Mathematics of Cryptography and Communications
Physics
Physics
Physics Euromasters (2 year course)
Sustainability and Management
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Economics
Economics (Two-Year)
Film, Television and Digital Production
Film, Television and Digital Production
Human Resource Management
International Media Management
International Public Policy
International Public Policy
International Relations
International Relations
International Security
International Security
MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Media, Power and Public Affairs
Media, Power and Public Affairs
Politics of Development
Politics of Development
Social Work