Cyber Security BSc (Hons) at De Montfort University sits within our renowned Cyber Security Centre (CSC). Cyber Security is about appropriate protection and access to digital assets within organisations; Digital Forensics is concerned with identifying and responding to security breaches and reporting them to relevant authorities. Studying this course you will gain a holistic experience of technical and professional aspects and specialise in your field after the first year of study.

First year ◾Programming in C (1 + 2) ◾Computer Ethics ◾Computer Law and Cyber Security Management ◾Operating Systems ◾Computer Networks ◾Mathematics for Computation ◾Database Design & Implementation Second year ◾Research Methods ◾Web Application Development ◾Windows Forensics ◾Linux Security ◾Cryptography ◾Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response ◾Penetration Testing Third year ◾Final Year Project ◾Professionalism in Forensics and Security ◾Emergent Topics in Security ◾Malware Analysis

The course is part of DMU’s Cyber Security Centre, which influences the government and corporations in their approach to cyber security. This shapes the curriculum so that you learn what is important. It also grants you privileged access to career opportunities. In the first year, you will normally attend around 13–15 hours of timetabled taught sessions each week, split across a variety of lectures, small group activities and practical laboratory work. Assessment is made up of roughly 25 per cent end-of-year examination and 75 per cent coursework in each year. The coursework takes a variety of forms, with frequent laboratory-based phase tests providing early feedback on progress. In the second year, more substantial assignments are set, including a research study. In the final year, assessment is typically by coursework with some specialist optional modules assessed by exams.

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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: G550

Institution code: D26

Campus Name: Leicester Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Student satisfaction : 75%

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

Go onto work and study: 85%

Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	14750.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
International	14750.0	Year 1

Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government.

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