MSci Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security /
Entry requirements
A level: BSc (Hons): BBB to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies. MSci: ABB to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies. IB: BSc (Hons): 29 points to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level. MSci: 31 points to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level.
About this course
MSci in Applied Data Science and Software Engineering, combining software development with data-driven systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Systems Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes an independent final-year project and optional module choices such as Advanced Digital Forensics or Advanced Ethical Hacking and Exploit Development. A sandwich placement year is available.
Modules
- Cyber Security Fundamentals – 30 credits
- Legal and Ethical Factors in Cyber Security – 30 credits
- Networking and Computer Architecture – 30 credits
- Introduction to Programming – 30 credits
- Digital Forensics – 30 credits
- Ethical Hacking – 30 credits
- Networking – 30 credits
- Security Operations – 30 credits
- Project
- Secure Network Design and Management – 30 credits
- Digital Security Audit and Risk Management – 30 credits
- Choose one of the following two optional modules
- Applied Theory of Cyber Security and Secure Design – 30 credits
- Network Security and Incident Response – 30 credits
- Cloud Infrastructure and Operations – 30 credits
- Security of Connected Systems – 30 credits