BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity
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Bachelor's degree
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Wolverhampton
BSc Cyber Security aims to give students a fundamental understanding of how to protect organisations, networks, IT systems and individuals against Cyber attacks and Cyber threats. This course covers all the main topic areas required by the British Computing Society for an accredited Cyber Security degree, and includes understanding of Cyber threats and attacks, and the criminal sub-culture which is increasingly profiting from those attacks, how to manage information and the risks to that information, practical approaches to implementing physical and process controls to reduce information threats, and the design of secure systems and products which will enable businesses to withstand Cyber attacks.
The course also includes aspects of Cryptography and Forensic Computing, and students will have the opportunity to engage with the latest software and forensic approaches. Several staff at The University of Wolverhampton are engaged in Cyber security research and work closely with industry to ensure that the course will produce graduates who have the skills which industry needs. Employment in the area of Cyber security is predicted to increase five fold in the next two years, and there is already a severe shortage of trained graduates who are able to work in this area. Therefore, the likelihood of gaining well-paid employment at the end of your degree is extremely high.
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During year one, you will develop an understanding of computer architecture and how data is used in organisations. You will also study areas of programming and problem solving and will learn how modern software applications are built and structured.
In the second year, you will gain an understanding of cyber security architecture and operations. You will use specialist tools and equipment to develop your knowledge of computer networks and will gain technical understanding of how to protect computer systems and networks. You will also gain experience of ethical hacking and data mining.
In the final year, you will further develop and apply your knowledge in different applications and technologies, techniques, tools and methods in relation to cyber security. You will use specialist forensics software, investigate human factors which affect security, look at management of risk, information management and governance and cyber intelligence. Themes covered will influence and support your final year project module and you will have the option to engage with industry to work on a real-life project.
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- Programming
- Systems
- Server
- Testing
- Computing
Course programme
Module: 4CI018
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module aims to expand your academic, employability and team-based learning skills. You will develop the academic skills needed to successfully study in higher education and develop an awareness of the preparation needed for graduate employment selection.
Module: 4MM013
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
In this module you will learn fundamental& nbsp;concepts in computational mathematics, and a particular way of thinking. Both mathematics and computer programming nourish precision thinking, which is necessary for solving problems that require exact solutions. The module also aims to make you a better computer programmer. You will learn the power of mathematical reasoning and acquire the practical skill of programming in Python - a popular programming language used commercially for data processing. Topics taught include sets and relations,& nbsp;number systems, sequences, iterations, Boolean algebra, parity, invariance, finite strategy games, recursion, polynomials, probability, matrices& nbsp;and elementary graph theory.
Module: 4CS015
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of fundamental computing concepts and allow them to use these effectively and efficiently. The module will allow you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for both completing your degree and succeeding at your chosen field of work. It is designed to be both easy to follow for students with little or no knowledge of the computing concepts to be covered but also to provide additional benefits for students that already have previous experience in the field of computing. The topics that are covered include Logic and Boolean algebra, Truth tables, Computer Architecture, Number Systems , Command line management of a computer, Data processing, Digital Communications , Computer Security and Databases.
Module: 4CS017
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module focuses on how modern software applications are built and structured, with an emphasis on understanding how different layers of hardware and software exchange data over the web via HTTP services.
Module: 4CS001
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
In this module you will be introduced to the fundamental principles common to modern programming languages so that you are well prepared to learn to write programs in a variety of languages. Principles include: problem solving, algorithm design and construction (sequence, selection, iteration, object and activity diagrams), variables, data types, assignment operators, logic, the fundamentals of object orientation (objects and classes, attributes and methods, encapsulation), programming pragmatics (style, testing, debugging), and simple data structures (arrays and lists).
Module: 4CS012
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
Virtualisation is essential to key allow businesses to develop more IT efficient and flexible servers and systems. This module has been designed for students to gain hands on experience of server management and virtualisation by deploying, migrating and testing servers in virtual environments. The module focuses on the importance of testing and securing servers and related technologies alongside learning the role operating systems have in server management. Virtualisation technologies will be used and Cloud Computing will be introduced in this module through hands on activities. In this module, you will learn about the basic technologies and features of the more popular server operating systems. You will also learn about the various server functions and services that can be configure on a server and the role of different operating systems. In addition, you will learn how to install, configure and maintain these servers. A significant emphasis will be placed on practical tasks to gain valuable experience and skills required in industry.
Module: 5CS024
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module aims to integrate the subject material studied in other level 4 and 5 modules and give students experience of developing a software or hardware artefact in a team. Students will learn to work in teams to coordinate and manage a project.
Module: 5CS032
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This is a technically orientated module where you will learn the principles of a modern networked environment, and how this extends to the internet. It is a practical orientated view of networks with many opportunities to set up and configure typical network equipment such as switches and routers as used in real networks.
Module: 5CS018
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module provides an in-depth understanding of the physical controls and surrounding processes that need to implement these to reduce cyber risks is critical to every business. This module examines different physical architectures and operations as well as the procedural activities, in order to align with best practice guidelines and ensure protection of services, systems and information.
Module: 5CS035
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The purpose of this module is to provide knowledge in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment (VA). The module provides you with a hands-on experience on ethical hacking, security testing, vulnerability assessment, and threat and risk assessment. Security concepts and methodologies (e.g. penetration testing, VA) are extensively covered in this module as part of the technical skills required. The module addresses how threats can seriously compromise a network and its systems, and investigates the mitigation techniques that are available to protect against such threats. The module will involve you performing ethical hacking tasks with the emphasis on ‘ethics’ throughout your work. You will be working within a safe and controlled environment and abide by the terms of the Ethical Agreement of this module.
Module: 5CS031
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
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BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity
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Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC)
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Aston University
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City College Norwich
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Kaplan University
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Canterbury College
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University of Phoenix
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