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Computer Security and Forensics
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Computer Security and Forensics

University of Greenwich
LondonUK
On campus
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Language
English

Program Description

This degree equips you with the investigative skills, tools and techniques that are fundamental to computer security and forensics.

On this computer security and forensics degree, you will gain practical experience in using current generation tools and techniques for developing, maintaining and designing secure computer systems. The modules you can study include Penetration Testing and Ethical Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Forensics and Information Security.

You will learn about the security needs of networks, users and applications, and the forensic methods required for the collection and preservation of evidence. You will also explore the legal, social, ethical, and professional issues which can arise within computer security and forensics.

Notes:

• Tuition fees for students who have citizens' rights after Brexit: £9,250

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Curriculum

Year 1

Computer and Communication Systems (15 credits)

Introduction to Computer Science and its Applications (15 credits)

Paradigms of Programming (30 credits)

Algorithms and Data Structures (15 credits)

Introduction to Compilers (15 credits)

Principles of Software Engineering (15 credits)

Mathematics for Computer Science (15 credits)

Year 2

Advanced Programming (15 credits)

Introduction to Computer Forensics (15 credits)

Computer Networks (15 credits)

Operating Systems (15 credits)

Information Security (15 credits)

Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures (15 credits)

Computational Methods and Numerical Techniques (30 credits)

Year 3

Penetration Testing and Ethical Vulnerability Scanning (15 credits)

Final Year Projects (60 credits)

Computer Forensics 3 (15 credits)

Network Security (15 credits)

Coding and Cryptography (15 credits)

Careers

Graduates from this course can enter a wide variety of careers, such as:

  • cyber security analysts
  • penetration testers
  • network management specialists
  • forensics analysts
  • e-forensics discovery specialists
  • malware reverse engineers

Recent graduates are currently working for the Metropolitan Police Service, KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, MI5 and GCHQ.

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