Computer Security BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Leicester

£ 13,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Leicester

  • Duration

    3 Years

Reasons to study Computer Security De Montfort University (DMU): Accredited by the BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT Up to the 2017 intake and we expect accreditation to remain continuous following the conclusion of the usual re-accreditation process due to take place in early 2018. Work placement opportunities Enhance your employability and gain industry experience by undertaking an optional work placement. Recent placements include experience at Airbus Group, ECSC, Viglen, Syngenta, Jagex and Capgemini. International reputation for research DMU’s Cyber Technology Institute has an international reputation in computer forensics and digital forensics, which influences the UK government and corporations in their approach to digital forensics and security. Computer Science and Informatics research at DMU was ranked third among modern UK universities for its research power in the Research Excellence Framework 2014.. Develop your practical skills in our specialist Facilities Students have access to specialist forensic and security laboratories within our dedicated Cyber Security Centre, equipped with customised PCs that are configured with multiple operating systems, virtualisation and removable hard

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Leicester (Leicestershire)
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The Gateway, LE1 9BH

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About this course

Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent, plus one of the following: Normally 112 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent or. BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM or. Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE. English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course or. International

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Subjects

  • IT Law
  • Computer Security
  • Management
  • Access
  • Security
  • Computing
  • Testing
  • Server
  • IT
  • SQL
  • Operating Systems
  • Web
  • International
  • Law
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Programming
  • IT Security
  • IT Development
  • IT Management

Course programme

First year Core modules: Programming in C - this module covers general programming skills and applies them to a widely-used programming language. The syntax and semantics of the program structures is covered and practical experience gained through weekly lab exercises. Computer Ethics, Law and Portfolio – computer ethics explores the ethical and moral underpinnings of UK society and how these impact on the use of interconnected computer systems. The Computer law component explores the historical basis of UK and EU law, substantive law relating particularly to computers, and procedural law concerning the handling of digital evidence. The portfolio work concentrates on the development of client-side web applications. Elements of Computing – this module covers three related themes of computer architecture, operating systems and networks. Aspects of computer security are discussed appropriately within the topics. Operating systems mediate between the user and the underlying machine.. Topics include processes, file systems, memory management, and shell scripting. The computer networks topics include network architectures, data communication fundamentals, transmission schemes and technologies, LAN protocols, and Internet Protocols. The computer architecture topics include CPU components, number representation systems, and an appreciation of assembler programming.. Computational Modelling –this module covers a number of related topic areas. The underlying discrete mathematics supports the practical subjects of functional programming and SQL. The topics covered include discrete mathematics (including logic and set theory), hypothesis testing – applying the scientific method, functional programming - an important, contemporary programming paradigm, SQL (querying relational database tables) and software testing techniques. Second year Core modules: Organisations, Project Management and Research – topics include: the business context within which IT projects are procured and developed; major components of the software lifecycle from requirements analysis to system maintenance; software project management including the analysis of risk and metrics for software quality, reliability; compliance and assurance standards; software tools for supporting the management and development process. The module includes a group project element in which a relevant topic is researched and presented to a professional standard. Forensics and Security - you will study the principles of digital forensics and security as abstract concepts, and use Windows to learn how to acquire non-volatile digital residue which has evidential value. You will also learn techniques that enhance the security of Linux servers. Multi-tier Web Applications – topics include Internet Protocols (including HTTP(S), DNS, HTML, CSS, XML, SMTP, IMF; the client-server paradigm; server configuration; introduction to web application penetration testing), Databases (the relational model; keys, relationships, connection traps; SQL mapping via DDL; integrity, transactions, access control, security) and Secure Scripting (server-side scripting with PHP and client-side scripting with JavaScript). System Defence Strategies - topics to be considered include Incident Response and Penetration Testing, considered to be key knowledge for a Cyber Security specialist. You will learn a range of skills and strategies to protect and defend the information systems within an organisation.. Third year Core modules: Advanced Topics in Security – this topic gives you the opportunity to penetration test, investigate or respond to realistic mock scenarios; presenting findings in a manner expected of a professional security consultant. Professionalism in Forensics and Security – explores the framework within which the professional security consultant works. Individual Project – this is where you will have the chance to truly show your ability by defining a research question, conducting experimental research and presenting your findings. Regular supervision meetings will help you to maintain focus and momentum.. Optional modules: Secure Web Application Development. Web Application Penetration Testing. Telematics. Functional Software Development. Front-End Web Development. Database Management and Programming. Fuzzy Logic and Knowledge Based Systems. Privacy and Data Protection.

Computer Security BSc (Hons)

£ 13,250 VAT inc.