Learners will be asked to elect one of the two specialisations:
- Investigation specialisation (S1)
- Secure Development specialisation (S2)
Year 1
Semester 1
- Security Fundamentals
- Data Governance, Ethics, and Sustainability
- Forensics and eDiscovery (S1)
- Secure Web Development (S2)
Semester 2
- Network Security and Penetration Testing
- Cryptography and Blockchain
- Malware Analysis (S1)
- Secure Application Development (S2)
Year 2
Semester 1
- Cloud Architectures and Security
- AI/ML in Cybersecurity
- Business Resilience and Incident Management
Semester 2
Research Elective
- Practicum Part 1 & Part 2
- Internship Part 1 & Part 2
Note that there are dependencies between secure development specialisation electives. To study Secure Application Development in Year 1 Semester 2, learners must have studied Secure Web Development in Year 1Semester 1. However, all learners can elect to study Malware Analysis in Semester 2.
Specialisations will run subject to a minimum number of learners. Learners will be asked to choose their specialisation before programme commencement.
Assessment
The course will be assessed with a blend of continuous assessments and/or project work and/or exams. This varies between modules but typically assessment is 40% continuous assessment and 60% project or exam. Please note that in some instances exams may take place in the daytime, evenings and at weekends.
For more information on the modules taught on this course view our module descriptors.