BEng/BEng (Hons) Computer Security & Forensics

Covering the CCNA syllabus of industry leader Cisco, this course is also accredited by the British Computer Society and will equip you with the tools you need to play a role in the future direction of technologies that support the internet and key communication systems. Initially, you’ll learn the fundamentals of computing, and become proficient in systems, software, data transmission, internet and user integration with systems. You’ll then progress to the design, implementation and maintenance of complex networked systems, plus the development and implementation of complex security and other applications. You’ll develop skills in collecting, preserving, analysing and reporting on security and digital forensic investigations, graduating with a qualification that can include Microsoft and Cisco professional certification. Modules studied in the first two years can help you towards gaining Cisco CCNA accreditation, an industry-recognised qualification. What you'll study Year 1 Software development 1 Computer systems 1 Practical networks 1 Introduction to the information profession Introduction to human-computer interaction Option Year 2 Software development 2 Digital forensics Database systems Systems and services Applied Cisco networking (security /wireless) Option Year 3 Networked services Security and forensic computing Applications development Group project Core options Year 4 Information Society and security Mobile computing Advanced security and digital forensics XML web services Honours project Work placement This course can also be studied with a year-long industry work placement in year 3 of your study. Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.