Program Overview

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Foundation Year (Year 0):

This programme can incorporate a Foundation Year, which is intended for students wishing to enrol onto the three-year honours degree, who fall into one of the following categories:

1. Students who have not achieved the required A-Level points (or equivalent) score to enter the first year of the degree programme.

2. Mature students who have been out of the formal education system for some time.

Further information about the Foundation Year can be found by

clicking here

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Degree

The degree programme is comprised of a number of compulsory modules, with a range of options in the final year to develop your specific interests and expertise.

Students also have the option to complete a year-long placement in industry between Years 2 and 3.

All modules are 20 credits, unless specified.

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Year 1

Computational Thinking

Architectures & Operating Systems

Principles of Programming

Developing Quality Software & Systems I

Information and Risk

Threats and Attacks

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Year 2:

Networks & Communications

Physical Computing

Secure Systems and Products

Cyber Security Architecture and Operations

Developing Quality Software & Systems II

Research and Professional Skills

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Year 3:

Cyber Security Project (40 credits)

Cyber Security Management

Cyber Security and Cryptography

Ethical Hacking

Optional modules (select one):

Industrial Work Experience (Placement)

Low-level Tools and Techniques for Cyber Security

Software Security

Emerging Technologies in Cyber Security

Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation

Note: Optional modules are subject to availability and demand; as such, not all optional modules may run in one Academic Year.