About the Courses
Why you should study this course
Join a thriving community of ethical hackers with opportunities to participate in societies and live ‘hackathon’ type events2.Previous graduates have gone on to become security consultants, security engineers, penetration testers and other sector-specific roles.Practical, hands-on approach to teaching, where you have the chance to demonstrate the theoretical aspects of the course through real-world examples.Dedicated specialised learning environment - the Ethical Hacking Lab4.
Why you should study this course
Join a thriving community of ethical hackers with opportunities to participate in societies and live ‘hackathon’ type events2.Previous graduates have gone on to become security consultants, security engineers, penetration testers and other sector-specific roles.Practical, hands-on approach to teaching, where you have the chance to demonstrate the theoretical aspects of the course through real-world examples.Dedicated specialised learning environment - the Ethical Hacking Lab4.
Modules
Year 1
In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field.
Modules
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 2
In year two, you will continue to develop the skills and knowledge you’ve learnt. We do this by embedding the following four principles into the curriculum and developing your:
Technical skills – digital fluency, backed with the right academic knowledge Study skills – to be an adaptive, independent and proactive learner Professional skills – to have the behaviour and abilities to succeed in your career Global awareness – the beliefs and abilities to be a resilient, confident and motivated global citizen
Modules
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
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee3 of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time, you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.
Modules
UK work placement – 0 credits
International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits
Final Year
Year three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from year one and two. You could also work on a large final project in an area of your interest, with the support of a mentor and your Academic Personal Tutor.
Modules
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
Additional Year
If you meet the criteria, you could choose to take an additional fourth year master's option3, which will deepen your knowledge and expertise.
Modules
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