ObjectivesComputer and network security is an essential consideration in modern computer systems. Defence against malicious or accidental damage to data, security against hacking, and defence against viruses and computer worms are all essential to the operation of both corporate and personal computers. When computer crime is detected it is essential that specialists are available to investigate and to collect and present evidence capable of securing the conviction of the guilty party.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements 200-240 points which must include two passes at A level or Vocational A level. Additional requirements for these courses are normally GCSE in English and Mathematics at grade C or above.
Academic titleBSc Secure and Forensic Computing
Course descriptionCourse Structure
Year 1
Modelling and Prototyping
Writing Software Computing Science and Mathematics Hardware and Networks for the Secure Environment
Security Workshop 1 Technical and Learning Skills
Year 2
Applied Cryptography and Biometrics Algorithms, Processes and Data
Professional Issues and Project Management
Relational Databases and Web Integration Operating Systems and Network Security
Security Workshop 2
Year 3
Supervised Work Placement
Year 3 or 4
Large System Environments
Distributed and Client Server Systems
Investigative Techniques
One option module
Project