Program Overview

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Introduction to the BSc Honours Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Programme

The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics aims to produce graduates that meet the requirements of the emerging and increasingly critical cybersecurity industry. This programme will provide students with a significant range of knowledge and skills that are highly valued and sought-after by the international security and digital forensics sector.

Programme Modules

The programme consists of various modules, including:

• Computer Systems Architecture and Operating Systems (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Programming for Data Communication and Networks (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Computer and Networks (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Information in Organisations (30 Credits) – Compulsory

Programme Content

The programme will provide a thorough grounding in the area of modern computing, including database design, computer networking, programming, operating systems, regulations, security, digital investigation, file systems, digital evidence management, memory analysis, and network protocols.

Course Overview

The degree will provide students with the skills necessary to fulfil the job responsibilities of network technicians, network administrators, and network engineers. Students will gain an understanding of the "layered" approach to networks by examining the OSI and TCP/IP models in detail.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the programme include:

• Indian Secondary School Certificates / CBSE: minimum grade of 65% overall with 70% in Grade 12 Mathematics
• British A-Levels: minimum Two or Three with grades AA / BBC
• GCSE: students who have completed their GCSEs are eligible to join the International Foundation Programme
• International Baccalaureate: students must have passed the full IB Diploma with 24 – 28 Points
• American High School Diploma: minimum GPA of 2.8, with SAT scores of 1100 or an ACT composite score of 23
• Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate): students will be eligible to apply for the International Foundation Programme
• Pakistani National Curriculum: completion of Year 1 at a recognised post-secondary institution
• Iranian Pre-University Certificate: minimum overall grade of 12
• Nigerian Senior School Leaving Certificate: candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme
• National Curriculum of the countries of Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan: candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme
• West African GCE: candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme
• BTEC Level 3: BTEC qualifications may be considered for direct entry into an undergraduate programme
• Middlesex University International Foundation Programme (IFP): successful completion of the IFP
• NCUK Foundation Qualification: students can contact the admissions team directly to understand entry requirement eligibility

English Language Requirements

All programmes at Middlesex University Dubai are taught in English, and applicants with previous education outside of English-speaking countries must demonstrate English language proficiency as follows:

• IELTS Academic: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)
• TOEFL Internet-based: 72 (17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading)
• Pearson PTE Academic: 59 (with 59 in all components)
• Dubai Campus MDX Internal English Test: 6.0 (with 5.5 in each component)

Teaching

Classes are held at the Dubai Knowledge Park campus, and students will be involved in a range of learning, teaching, and assessment approaches. The programme requires active involvement and collaboration with fellow students, including working and learning as part of small groups.

Future Career and Employment

The degree prepares students for a wide range of careers, including key roles such as Digital Forensic Examiner, Cyber Security Researcher, Digital Forensic Investigator, Compliance Manager, and Cyber Forensics Coordinator / e-Discovery Administrator.

Faculty

The faculty members include:

• Professor Fehmida Hussain, DPhil, SFHEA, CITP FBCS
• Dr Engie Bashir, PhD, SFHEA
• Dr Krishnadas Nanath, PhD
• Dr Sameer Kishore, SFHEA
• Dr Judhi Prasetyo, FHEA MSc
• Jaspreet Singh Sethi, MIB FHEA
• Dr Maha Saadeh, FHEA
• Santhosh Menon
• Madhumita Das, M.Tech FHEA

Tuition Fees

The yearly fees for the programme are:

• Year 1: 64,557
• Year 2: 64,557
• Year 3: 64,557 All tuition fees are inclusive of VAT, and scholarships and grants are available.