COURSE CURRICULUM

The Cyber Security degree, including a dedicated foundation year, is designed to equip students with both academic skills and technical knowledge to succeed in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. The foundation year introduces core concepts in computing and cyber security through modules such as Introduction to Computing, Applied Maths, Business Information Systems, and Key Skills. Students build confidence in problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and computational thinking while gaining a solid grounding in algorithms, programming, information systems, and mathematical logic. Modules like Mental Wealth: Professional Life (Group Project) help develop the soft skills and reflective practices essential for future success. Upon progressing to the main degree, students explore fundamental subjects including Software Development, Web Technologies, Information Systems Modelling and Design, and Maths for Computing. These modules offer a blend of theoretical and practical learning, preparing students for technical challenges in real-world environments. As students advance to the second year, they encounter more complex topics such as Cyber Security, Systems Administration, Database Systems, and Data Communications and Networks. These modules provide hands-on experience in areas like network security, digital forensics, and systems management. Professional and personal development continues with Mental Wealth: Professional Life 2, ensuring students are career-ready. In the final year, students engage with industry-relevant modules such as Business Continuity Planning, Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Computing, and Advanced Topics in Cyber Security and Networks. These advanced modules are supported by Project Management and an individual capstone project, where students demonstrate their mastery of technical and professional competencies. Throughout the course, there is a strong emphasis on employability, soft skills, and industry application, with students developing a well-rounded skillset that meets the demands of modern cyber security roles. Graduates are prepared for careers in cyber security, systems analysis, cloud technologies, and IT project management across various sectors.