This course aims to enable you to identify security risks and preventative measures in technological solutions. You will learn the basic principles and practice of collecting computer data as evidence of computer crime. Your knowledge will be further developed to give you a good appreciation of security issues and the steps organisations need to take to protect themselves from security breaches and crime.
- This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) to Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status. Recent research shows that professionals with BCS' CITP are the top earners in the UK IT industry.
- There's the opportunity for a year long work placement.
- This course shares a common first year with BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering and BSc (Hons) Computer Systems (Networks) allowing you the flexibility to review your pathway once you have started studying.
- Our student work can be groundbreaking, innovative and consistently attracts industry attention.
Related courses: BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering and BSc (Hons) Computer Systems (Networks)
Contact details
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Please note the following information for applicants
Year One
- Computer Technology
- Software Implementation (30CP)
- Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design (30CP)
- Introduction to Networking
- Personal and Professional Development
Year Two
- Communications Technology
- Computer Security Management
- Information and Database Engineering
- Network Design and Administration
- Personal and Professional Development Two
- Systems Software
Year Three
Optional placement year
Final Year
Core modules
- Computer Crime and Forensics
- Project (40CP)
- Security Technologies
- Wireless and Mobile Networks
Optional modules (to total 20CP):
- Artificial Intelligence (10CP)
- Natural Language Processing (10CP)
- Business Analysis
- Distributed Object Computing (10CP)
- Human-Computer Interaction (10CP)
- Information Systems Management
- Pervasive Computing
- Project Management (10CP)
CP = credit points (Modules are 20CP unless stated).
For further details on the modules listed, download the Computing module booklet.
Assessment
Most modules are assessed by both coursework and examination. The coursework will mostly be individual with some group work, and will include presentations, demonstrations and laboratory exercises.
Facilities
This course benefits from the excellent facilities and equipment available in the School of Science and Technology.
Graduates can expect to gain employment with government departments and institutions, software companies, consulting engineering companies, in computer security, network management and in any organisation with significant computing installations.
Other pathways open to them include working as designers and managers of effective networked solutions to maximise efficiency and security. Typical job titles of graduates from this course include Security Analyst, Forensic Consultant and Network Administrator.
Richard Hodgson
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems (Forensic and Security)
"I thoroughly enjoyed the Computer Systems (Forensic and Security) course at NTU. It not only offered an excellent range of practical forensic content and security theory, but also offered education in a much wider set of computer systems skills, that have made me highly employable."
Length of placement
One year
Placements on this course
After the second year, you will have the opportunity to undertake a placement in industry, including overseas options. If taken, this will give you the chance to gain vital experience and put your knowledge into practice. Recent placement salaries have ranged from £10,000 to £35,000. Many students impress their employers on placement and are offered jobs at the end of their course.
The School has an excellent record of placing students and has good contacts with both local and national industry. A number of placements are available in Europe and worldwide. On completion of a successful placement, you will be eligible for a Placement Diploma in Industrial Studies.
Find out more about placements.
eSkills internships
Many students enjoy the challenge of arranging their own work placement or a practical internship which forms part of many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses. It can give you invaluable insight into applying for a job, undertaking practical and theoretical application tests and experiencing what a real job interview is like. Computing and Technology placement students have the opportunity to undertake an eSkills internship. This is an industry backed student placement programme which is designed to boost the employability of graduates.
You can apply for this course through the UCAS website.
