Telecommunications and Information Security (MEng)
Our MEng in Telecommunications & Information Security (MTIS) program will prepare you for a career in specialized industries. We’ll train you to apply critical thinking to network and database management.
You’ll learn how to develop corporate security policies and procedures, as well as gaining technical skills in everything from modelling network traffic to data mining and ethical hacking.
Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
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1 year | No | Yes |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Master's
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Outcomes
Students in this program will:
- investigate and deal with cybersecurity incidents in networks and computer systems
- develop security policies and procedures to secure IT infrastructure
- demonstrate knowledge of telecommunications networks
- investigate and resolve problems in telecommunications systems and their applications
- effectively communicate technical knowledge of security and telecommunications systems and best practices to stakeholders and the broader community
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You do not need to list a potential supervisor when applying to this program. A supervisor will be assigned to you after you've been admitted.
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Application deadlines
- September entry – apply by May 31
- January 2025 entry - apply by September 15, 2024
- September entry – apply by March 31
- January 2025 entry - apply by September 15, 2024
Note: International students should get their paperwork in order as soon as possible. Processing times are often lengthy and can delay your program entry.
Admission requirements
Program specific requirements
Most of our students hold an undergraduate degree in electrical or computer engineering, computer science or a related discipline.
You will need to include the following when you apply:
- two assessment reports from academic or professional references
- a current résumé
- a statement of intent (2 pages maximum)
- post-secondary transcripts
Program specific requirements
Most of our students hold an undergraduate degree in electrical or computer engineering, computer science or a related discipline.
You will need to include the following when you apply:
- two assessment reports from academic or professional references
- a current résumé
- a statement of intent (2 pages maximum)
- post-secondary transcripts
Completion requirements
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
View the minimum course requirements for this program.
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
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Need help?
Contact Sorkleng Jax at ecegsec2@uvic.ca or 250-721-8781.