About the Courses
Top reasons to study with us
State-of-the-art technologies and resources – you’ll have access to a dedicated forensics computer laboratory and over 30 computing laboratories with an extensive range of software providing access to Linux/UNIX, Windows and Mac OS, including the use of specialised software tools and packages for cyber security and forensics
Gain industry insider knowledge – you'll benefit from presentations by industry professionals who regularly appear as guest speakers
Develop in-demand skills – the need for improved computer security has never been greater, with a growing demand for cyber security specialists
Fit for industry – Some of our graduates from similar courses have gone on to work in leading governmental and security organisations such as the Police and the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD)
Top reasons to study with us
State-of-the-art technologies and resources – you’ll have access to a dedicated forensics computer laboratory and over 30 computing laboratories with an extensive range of software providing access to Linux/UNIX, Windows and Mac OS, including the use of specialised software tools and packages for cyber security and forensics
Gain industry insider knowledge – you'll benefit from presentations by industry professionals who regularly appear as guest speakers
Develop in-demand skills – the need for improved computer security has never been greater, with a growing demand for cyber security specialists
Fit for industry – Some of our graduates from similar courses have gone on to work in leading governmental and security organisations such as the Police and the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD)
Modules
Year 1
Subjects of study include:
Applied Mathematics
Introduction to Cyber Security and Forensics
Introduction to Networks
Programming Methodology I
Programming Methodology II
Trends in Computer Science
Year 2
Subjects of study include:
Applied Cryptography
Digital Forensics
Network Security
Risk Management and IT Governance
Web Applications Security
Agile Project Management and Professional Experience
Machine Learning and Data Mining
Operating Systems
Placement Year
Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Science with Honours - Cyber Security and Forensics with Industrial Experience.
Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions. Successful completion will lead to the final award Bachelor of Science with Honours - Cyber Security and Forensics with International Experience.
Year 3
Subjects of study include:
Cyber Security and Forensics Final Year Project
Incident Response and Malware Analysis
Wireless Networks Security
Applied AI
Cyber Security Threats and Counter Measures
Defensive programming techniques