Modules

You will cover areas of Masters-level computer science, such as research methods and scientific presentation and analysis skills. There are eight taught modules in total, comprising seven core modules and one optional module. In addition, there is a full-time individual project completed over the summer. The core modules enable you to specialise in areas of cyber security, such as cryptography, network security, information security management, security audit and certification. You will engage with researchers to develop your scientific knowledge and skills. Core Modules

• Information Security Fundamentals (15 credits)

• Network Security (15 credits)

• Security Auditing and Certification (15 credits)

• Research Methods and Professional Issues (15 credits)

• Cryptography (15 credits)

• Digital Forensics (15 credits)

• Cyber Crime and Sociotechnical Risk (15 credits)

• Object Oriented Programming in C++ (15 credits)

• Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures (15 credits)

• Machine Learning (15 credits)

• Principles of Data Science (15 credits)

Assessment method

You will be expected to undertake independent study and substantial coursework assignments for each module, amounting to approximately 120 hours per module. The coursework takes many forms, including programs, theoretical work, and essays, and is primarily formative, but also contributes to module assessment. Coursework will be used across all of the security specific modules to ensure that you get appropriate hands-on operational experience of relevant aspects of cyber security, including testing and analysis. Some of the coursework may be organised in ways that shadow larger scale exercises, such as the Cyber-Security Challenge. The individual project (full time) is carried out over the summer period, and if done without a placement, lasts approximately 14 weeks or 600 hours. If undertaken within an industrial or research placement, the project period extends by up to six months. The assessments focus on activities that you need to undertake either as part of your role or to support you in developing your professional practice. The assessment for the project module is in the form of a traditional dissertation reporting your work.