**Reasons to choose Kingston** – This degree is aligned with industry recognised certifications (for example, AccessData Certified Examiner), giving you a career head start. – Kingston has a dedicated cyber security and digital forensics lab, with access to specialist resources. – You’ll have access to software and tools widely used in the cybersecurity industry (such as Splunk, Nessus, Kali Linux). - Kingston University is No.2 in London for Computing and Information Systems (Guardian League Table 2021). **About this course** Have you considered a career at the cutting-edge of the fight against cyber crime? There is an increasing demand for skilled cyber security professionals with expertise that this course offers. On this course, you’ll study how computers can be used to prevent and solve crime. You’ll develop web technology programming skills and study specialised tools and operating system environments. You’ll examine encryption algorithms, public-key cryptography, network security, endpoint security and digital forensics. Through research and development projects you’ll be able to showcase your knowledge and skills to employers. Project themes include security and vulnerability analysis, mobile app security and cyber intelligence analysis. Practical studies include ethical hacking (such as password cracking, vulnerability scanning, social engineering and system exploits) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions, such as threat intelligence, threat hunting, SIEMs and incident response.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Year 1 - Programming 1: Thinking Like a Programmer; Computing Fundamentals; Cyber Crime and Digital Forensics; Professional Environments 1; Year 2 core modules - Ethical Hacking; Computing Systems; Professional Environments 2; Year 2 optional modules - Database-Driven Application Development; Networking Concepts; Year 3 core modules - Cyber Security; Network and Mobile Forensics; Individual Project. Year 3 optional modules - Internet Protocols and Services; Software Development Practice; Digital Entrepreneurship.

The learning, teaching and assessment strategies reflect the programme aims and learning outcomes, student background, potential employer requirements, and the need to develop a broad range of technical skills with the ability to apply them appropriately. Assessment includes coursework, which could be group or individual involving design, development, documentation and presentation tasks and exams. Teaching approaches include studio practices; project-based learning through workshops and group work, scalable, context driven lectures, and problem based learning sessions. Ample opportunities are given to students for formative assessment with rapid feedback.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: G4N1

Institution code: K84

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/cyber-security-computer-forensics/

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1

For international fees, please visit: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/ Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs

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