Computer Security & Forensics - BEng (Hons) - Part-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 Studied part-time, the course will involve lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study. This course is also available full-time. Modules may include: Software Development 1, Computer Systems 1, Practical Networks 1, Introduction to the Information Profession, Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction, Option 1, Software Development 2, Practical Networks 2, Database Systems, Systems and Services, Applied Cisco Networking (Security/Wireless), Option 2, Networked Services, Security and Forensic Computing, Application Development, XML Web Services, Advanced Security and Digital Forensics, Information: Society and Security, Distributed Systems, Honours Project

Requirements at a glance Entry to the course Typical year 1 SQA HigherBBBC A LevelCCC Irish Leaving CertificateB2, B2, B2, C1 at higher level HNCB/C in Graded Unit in related subject Subjects requiredMaths and English (or other literate) at Standard Grade (3 or above), GCSE (C or above) or OL (grade B2 or above). Typical year 2 SQA Advanced HigherBBC A LevelABB Subjects requiredComputing HNC/HNDA in Graded Unit in related subjectFees Table Fees 2012/132013/14 Scottish/EU £305£305per 20 creditsRest of UK £1,085£1,105per 20 creditsOverseas£1,875£1,950per 20 credits 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.