Cyber Security with Forensics
UCAS Code: F4G4
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 Level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 Maths at grade C or 4
UCAS Tariff
This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BBC at A Level. DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies
About this course
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**Course summary**
• Develop the skills to design and secure complex information systems.
• Learn to respond appropriately to security incidents by gathering evidence and gaining an understanding of the legal and regulatory environment around complex information systems.
The course is accredited by the British Computer Society, and accordingly includes a number of topics fundamental to all computing studies, including principles of security, computing, architecture and networking, databases and programming.
**How you learn**
You will gain practical experience by installing, configuring, securing and troubleshooting a range of computer systems and networking technologies. You will assess systems for vulnerabilities and detect network intrusions. You will analyze and interpret digital evidence, collected from computers and mobile devices, providing reports to the clients.
You learn through
• lectures
• seminars
• practical tutorial sessions
**Applied learning**
**Work placements**
In the third year, you will have the opportunity to take a year-long paid work placement. This gives you a real-world experience to apply your knowledge and skills in industry, preparing you for your future career.
Organisations are looking for experienced staff, and a work placement in industry will provide you with the experience added to your CV in order to secure a desirable security and forensics related position in a competitive job market. Our dedicated placement team will support you through the application process.
During the placement year, you will be mentored by a member of academic staff, who will visit you at your placement. Previous students have worked at organisations including
• Regional Cyber Crime Unit
• HSBC
• CYFOR
• 3Squared
• Satisnet
• Next
• Sec-1
**Live projects**
You will undertake an individual project which will enable you to develop your investigative skills in a particular security area of your choice.
**Networking opportunities**
We include seminars and workshops run by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and by employers such as IBM, BT, Satisnet and Citrix.
Modules
The modules for 2020/21 may vary to those given below, which are for academic year 2019/20.
You can take an optional placement in year three.
**Year 1**
Compulsory modules
Computer Systems And Architecture 20.00 credits
Introduction To Computer And Information Security 20.00 credits
Mathematics And Cryptography 20.00 credits
Networking Fundamentals 20.00 credits
Professionalism And Communication Skills 20.00 credits
Programming Fundamentals 20.00 credits
**Year 2**
Compulsory modules
Database Administration And Security 20.00 credits
Digital Forensics 20.00 credits
Network Intrusion Detection 20.00 credits
Network Services And Administration 20.00 credits
Project Based Learning 20.00 credits
Secure Networking Technologies 20.00 credits
**Final year**
Compulsory modules
Computer Forensics Expert Witness 20.00 credits
Information Security Management 20.00 credits
Investigative Forensics 20.00 credits
Project (Computer Systems And Networks) 40.00 credits
**Elective modules**
Enterprise Applications Management 20.00 credits
Network Management 20.00 credits
Web Security 20.00 credits
Assessment methods
* Coursework
* Exams
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The Uni
Sheffield Hallam University
Faculty of Science Technology and Art
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