Modules

Foundation year modules include: * Fundamental Pure Mathematics * Software and Databases * Networks and Communications * Information Technology in Business On successfully passing your foundation year you progress to year 1 of your degree on Coventry University campus. In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field.   Modules * Cyber Security Fundamentals * Introduction to Programming * Networking and Computer Architectures * Information Security Management * Ethics and Legal Frameworks of Cyber Security professionals * Foundations of Computer Science In year two, you will continue to develop the skills and knowledge you’ve learnt. Modules include: * Practical Penetration Testing * Programming and Operating Systems * Foundations of Networking * Security Operations * Digital Forensics * The Internet and Web Technologies Placement year - There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time, you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement. Your final year aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from previous years. You could also work on a large final project in an area of your interest, with the support of a mentor and your Academic Personal Tutor. Modules: * Advanced Penetration Testing * Digital Security Risk and Audit Management * Applied Cryptography * Research Project Preparation * Research Project Delivery And optional modules in: * Reverse Engineering and Exploit Development * Secure Network Design and Management * Advanced Digital and Network Forensics We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

Assessment method

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include: Formal examinations Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual Assignments Laboratories The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT