Internet of Things MSc

Develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to design and engineer the next generation of connected devices and systems on this Internet of Things master’s course. You’ll learn about key hardware and software components, and the tools and methods to protect and optimise them. The course combines elements of computer science and electronics, and is ideal if you’ve graduated from either discipline.On this Internet of Things MSc you’ll gain knowledge and practical skills in:the main elements of Internet of Things (IoT) systems and how to design and build themembedded programming and IoT hardware components such as microprocessors, microsensors and energy harvestershow data moves between devices, apps and the cloudIoT system vulnerabilities and how to secure IoT devices and their networks against malicious attackYou’ll also have the flexibility to explore specialist IoT topics through your choice of optional modules. Typical subjects include:managing and analysing the data produced by IoT systemsthe architecture of embedded processors, and how to design and build themthe design and optimisation of wireless communications systems using machine learning techniquesthe applications of modern cryptographysignal processing and computer visionYou'll learn from researchers who are advancing IoT technologies for applications as varied as smart homes and cities, environmental monitoring, healthcare and disaster relief.