Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security MSci/BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security MSci/BSc (Hons)

Course Overview

The course aims to provide students with a strong practical and theoretical understanding of cyber security, hacking, digital forensics, security operations, and the underlying associated computer science.

What You'll Study

• Year One
  • Cyber Security Fundamentals – 20 credits
  • Introduction to Programming – 20 credits
  • Networking and Computer Architectures – 20 credits
  • Information Security Management – 20 credits
  • Ethics and Legal Frameworks of Cyber Security professionals – 20 credits
  • Foundations of Computer Science – 20 credits
• Year Two
  • Practical Penetration Testing – 20 credits
  • Programming and Operating Systems – 20 credits
  • Foundations of Networking – 20 credits
  • Security Operations – 20 credits
  • Digital Forensics – 20 credits
  • The Internet and Web Technologies – 20 credits
• Placement Year
  • UK work placement – 0 credits
  • International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits
• Final Year
  • Advanced Penetration Testing – 20 credits
  • Digital Security Risk and Audit Management – 20 credits
  • Applied Cryptography – 20 credits
  • Research Project Preparation – 20 credits
  • Research Project Delivery – 20 credits
  • Optional modules:
    • Reverse Engineering and Exploit Development – 20 credits
    • Secure Network Design and Management – 20 credits
    • Advanced Digital and Network Forensics – 20 credits
• Additional Year (MSci)
  • Digital Security Risk and Audit Management – 15 credits
  • Cryptography – 15 credits
  • Security of Emerging Connected Systems – 15 credits
  • Automotive Cyber Security – 15 credits
  • Artificial Neural Networks – 15 credits
  • Secure Network Design and Development – 15 credits
  • Cyber Security Research Project – 30 credits

How You'll Learn

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Project-based practical classes
• Personal tutor support
• Online activities and discussions

Teaching Contact Hours

• 15-18 teaching hours per week in the first year
• Guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module

Assessment

• Formal examinations
• Phase tests
• Essays
• Group work
• Presentations
• Reports
• Projects
• Coursework
• Exams
• Individual assignments
• Laboratories

Entry Requirements

• UK
  • UCAS points: 120 (BSc), 128 (MSci)
  • A level: BBB to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology (BSc), ABB (MSci)
  • GCSE: maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2
  • BTEC: DDM in IT or a technical subject (BSc), DDD (MSci)
  • IB Diploma: 29 points to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level (BSc), 31 points (MSci)
  • Access to HE: The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits in either Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Statistics (BSc), 30 Level 3 credits all at merit or above (MSci)
• International
  • English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5

Fees and Funding

• UK, Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man
  • £9,535 per year (BSc), £19,850 per year (MSci)
• EU
  • £9,535 per year with EU Support Bursary, £19,850 per year without EU Support Bursary
• International
  • £19,850 per year

Facilities

• Ethical Hacking Lab
• Networking Lab

Careers and Opportunities

• Penetration testing
• Digital forensics
• Network security
• Software development roles

Discover Phoenix+

• Phoenix+ brings you together with other students to learn, experience and develop essential knowledge and skills.

How to Apply

• Apply via UCAS
• Institution code: C85
• Course codes: GG45 (BSc), I120 (MSci), I1DF (BSc with foundation year)