Course summary
This programme aims to develop research-based practice amongst professionals currently working within the Information Security area. As a result of the rapid growth in both the availability of global information structures (e.g. the Internet) and the number of users, information security professionals are facing major challenges providing services that are accessible yet safe. Keeping business channels flexible and easy to use whilst guarding against the e-criminal is an on-going project. "Despite the growing space and sophistication of cyber threats there are not enough people equipped with the appreciate knowledge, skills and abilities to protect the information technology for strategic advantage" - Professionalizing Cybersecurity: A Path to universal standards and status (2015). "81% of IT and Cybersecurity Professionals believe that if the right investments in people, process and technologies were in place, their organisations would be better able to mitigate all future security breaches" - 2014 Ponemon Institute Research Report.
Modules
Modules: IT and internet law (DL) (core); security management (core); applied research tools and techniques (core); research methods for technologists (core); project portfolio (core); research conference (core); research thesis (core).
Assessment method
Taught modules assessment: In all level 8 modules students must obtain: 60% overall with a minimum component mark of 50% In all level 7 modules students must obtain: 50% overall with a minimum component mark of 40% Students who, after the appropriate reassessment attempts, are unable to pass one or more of core taught modules will not achieve the award of Professional Doctorate. Students who are unable to gain enough credits from the taught modules may be eligible exit with a lesser award. Students who are unsuccessful in any level 8 module of assessment may be re-assessed on one further occasion only. Students who are unsuccessful in any level 7 module of assessment may be re-assessed on three further occasions.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2.1 Honours in any discipline. We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and maths. Applicants must have current significant work experience in a senior position and a proven commitment to professional, personal and intellectual development. Overall IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading(or recognised equivalent).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD
Course contact details
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0208 223 3333