(BSc) Hons Cyber Security ⋆ De Montfort University Cambodia

Cyber Security BSc (Hons)

With unprecedented demand for cyber security expertise to protect our society, economy, national security, and critical infrastructure, this course is designed to meet the industry's need for highly qualified graduates.

Overview

Technology and computer systems are becoming ever more integrated with our day-to-day lives, meaning the protection of all the data and information they contain is paramount.

With many organisations and businesses now considering the protection of online information a critical business issue, there’s an increased focus and demand on the role of cyber security.

The specialist techniques taught as part of this course will help prepare you for a career in a rapidly growing industry which is currently faced with a shortage of skills.

DMU graduates have progressed into careers in industry, government and law enforcement, as security analysts, penetration testers, forensic investigators and cyber security engineers, at organisations such as Deloitte, Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), Airbus, and Rolls-Royce.

Key features

DMU has been named a gold standard ‘Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education’ by the leading authority on cyber security in the UK, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) - part of GCHQ. DMU is the first university in the East Midlands to achieve this prestigious status.
This course is taught by experts in the field, which boasts an international reputation in computer security and digital forensics, influencing the approach taken by the UK government and leading organisations.
Study modules on cryptography, penetration testing and professionalism in forensics and security.
Gain valuable industry experience by taking a one-year placement.
Benefit from specialist forensic and security laboratories, fitted with customised PCs configured with multiple operating systems, virtualisation and removable hard drives.
DMUC will offer students the opportunity to have a valuable international experience as part of their studies. Cyber Security students will get insights into the tech industry and hear from key specialists in their field.
DMU has been recognised for conducting world-leading cyber security research, having been named the East Midlands’ first ‘Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research’.
Benefit from Education 2030, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.

Year one

Block 1: Foundation of Computing and Cyber Security

Block 2: Secure Coding

Block 3: Endpoint Security

Block 4: Business Infrastructure and Security

Additional: Expert Briefings in Cyber Security

Year two

Block 1: Secure Scripting and Business Applications

Block 2: Incident Response and Cyber Threat Intelligence

Block 3: Penetration Testing

Block 4: Industrial Cryptography

Year three

Block 1: Malware and Attacker Techniques

Block 2: Cyber Physical Systems Security

Block 3 / 4: Final Project

Optional Modules (choose one):

Block 3 / 4: Cyber Security and Social Responsibility

Block 3 / 4: Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security

Block 3 / 4: Digital Forensics and Cyber Crime Investigation

Note: All modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review. Exact modules may, therefore, vary for your intake in order to keep content current. If there are changes to your course we will, where reasonable, take steps to inform you as appropriate.

Overview

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.

You may be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work, laboratory sessions, practical sessions and self-directed study. Assessment and how assessments are weighted is varied across modules. Our assessment practices reflect the best practices in teaching methods deployed by academic members of staff each year. Indicative assessment weighting and assessment type per module are shown as part of the module information. Again, these are based on the current academic session and are subject to change.

Teaching contact hours

This is a full-time course. Each module is worth 30 credits. Outside of your normal timetabled hours you will be expected to conduct independent study each week to complete preparation tasks, assessments and research.

Self-directed study: In order to prepare for, and assimilate, the work in lectures and seminars you will be expected to use our on-line resources, participate in flipped or virtual classroom discussions on our virtual learning environment (VLE) and engage in personal study and revision for approximately 25 hours per week.

This programme has been developed to help give students the skills needed for careers in the cyber security industry.

Graduates have excellent opportunities to pursue careers in industry, government, or law enforcement in roles such as a security analyst, penetration tester, forensic investigator, or cyber security engineer. Previous graduates from our cyber security programmes have gone on to work for organisations such as Deloitte, GCHQ, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce.

Programme delivery subject to academic approval