Computer Security & Forensics - BEng/BEng (Hons) - Full-time

Combining three of the most sought-after streams of computing, this course capitalises on the rising awareness of the importance of network security and is a valuable foundation to a successful and well-paid career. Two years of general computing studies will lead you to the specialty areas of Security and Forensics, Software Development and Computer Networks. After four years, you’ll have the expertise needed to create and analyse effective and secure computer systems.

Combining three of the most sought-after streams of computing, this course capitalises on the rising awareness of the importance of network security, and is a valuable foundation to a successful and well-paid career. The first two stages of general computing studies will lead you to the specialty areas of Security & Forensics, Software Development and Computer Networks. Completion of this course will give you the expertise needed to create and analyse effective and secure computer systems. Covering the CCNA syllabus of industry leader Cisco, this course is accredited by the British Computer Society, and will equip you with the tools you need to play a role in the future direction of technologies that support the Internet and key communication systems. Initially, you'll learn the fundamentals of computing, and become proficient in systems, software, data transmission, the Internet and user integration with systems. You'll then progress to the design, implementation and maintenance of complex networked systems, plus the development and implementation of complex security and other applications. You'll develop skills in collecting, preserving, analysing and reporting on security and digital forensic investigations, graduating with a qualification that includes Microsoft and Cisco professional certification. Modules studied in the first two stages will help you towards gaining Cisco CCNA accreditation, an industry-recognised qualification. security consultant design engineer test/debug engineer forensic engineer security auditor web server support. Professionally accredited by: View Full Screen

What's involved This course is studied full-time over four years and will involve lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study. This course is also offered with a one year work placement option, and can be studied part-time. Year 1 Software Development 1, Computer Systems 1, Practical Networks 1, Introduction to the Information Profession, Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction, Option 1 Year 2 Software Development 2, Practical Networks 2, Database Systems, Systems and Services, Applied Cisco Networking (Security/Wireless), Option 2 Year 3 Networked Services, Security and Forensic Computing, Applications Development, Group Project, two core options Year 4 Information: Society and Security, Distributed Systems, Advanced Security and Digital Forensics, XML Web Services, Honours Project

Requirements at a glanceEntry to the course Typical year 1 SQA HigherBBBC A LevelCCC Irish Leaving CertificateB2, B2, B2, C1 Subjects requiredStandard Grade (3 or above) English and Maths. GCSE (Grade C or above) English and Maths.Ordinary Level (Grade A2 or above) English and Maths. Typical year 2 SQA Advanced HigherBBC A LevelBBB HNCA in Graded Unit In related subjectFees Table2012/3 2013/4 Scotland £1,820 £1,820 European Union £1,820 £1,820 Rest of UK £6,500 £6,630 Overseas £9,690 £10,080 Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University.Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.