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Course Overview

Why choose this course?

This course aims to enable you to identify security risks and preventative measures in technological solutions. You will learn the basic principles and practice of collecting computer data as evidence of computer crime.

You will learn how systems operate in terms of their software and hardware infrastructure. Based on this you will learn how to manage such systems as a system administrator specializing in ensuring security. Your knowledge will be further developed to give you a good appreciation of security issues and the steps organizations need to take to protect themselves from security breaches and crime.

What you'll study?

We have a rich mix of knowledge ranging from software development for different types of systems to hardware aspects such as networking. This involves many uses of computing and considers all aspects including security and management. Our knowledge is built up and maintained through our wealth of industrial experience, our industrial links, and our research activity. These are the ingredients for ensuring the relevance and vitality of your course.

We are very proud to have achieved 80% world-leading or internationally excellent research impact (REF 2014).

Much of our research is internationally recognized, particularly in the areas of Games for Learning and in Security. For example, Prof David Brown leads several projects, funded by the European Union, in games and assistive technology, while Prof Paul Evans’ innovative developments in security are supported by the USA Dept of Homeland Security.

We engage fully in our subject area and this engagement feeds directly and indirectly into our teaching. Other examples of our activity are:

  • Developing patents e.g. in voice signal processing
  • Organizing conferences on Interactive Technology and Games and on Intelligent Environments
  • Working with local companies on funded projects e.g. enhancing the capability of the press association to search their image database
  • Publishing novel findings in research publications on for example financial prediction, mobile communications, detection of human behavior patterns.

Learn a new language

Alongside your study, you also have the opportunity to learn a new language. The University Language Programme (ULP) is available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have.

Learning a new language can:

  • Enhance your communication skills
  • Enrich your experience when traveling abroad
  • Boost your career prospects.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • A-levels – BBC including an IT, Maths or Science subject grade B; or
  • 112 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade B equivalent in an IT, Maths or a Science subject; or
  • BTEC Extended Diploma grades DMM (including relevant IT, Maths, or Science modules); and
  • GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4.

English Language Requirements:

If English is not your first language you need to show us that your language skills are strong enough for intensive academic study. We usually ask for an IELTS test and we accept some alternative English language tests.

Fees

Full-Time Course Fee

£15200


This information was accurate on : 31/03/2021
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