Level 4 Core

Level 4

Study Abroad

Placement Year

Optional placement

Level 5 Core

Level 5

Level 6 Core

Level 6

Level 3 Core

Level 3

Programme Structure

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Offerings: All

Extended Diploma: MMM (96) Offerings: All

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
Pass overall with a minimum of 88 points.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
Pass overall with a minimum of 88 points. Offerings: All

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Offerings: All

6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements

6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements Offerings: All

CCD - CCC (88 - 96) Offerings: All

CCD-CCC Offerings: All

Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy.
GCSE Equivalences accepted: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy.
GCSE Equivalences accepted: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number Offerings: All

Utilise complex methods and skills to solve well-defined computer-based problems.

Work on computer security problems in an ethical way.

Deploy a wide range of appropriate computing tools, facilities and techniques to solve a computer security problem.

Communicate complex information effectively by written or verbal means.

Critically reflect on a wide range of security knowledge domains, such as physical and logical security, legal issues, privacy, internet security, and protection including forensics.

Plan and manage personal learning and development.

Identify and deploy appropriate tools and techniques for ethical hacking and security investigations.

Use a wide range of IT infrastructure such as hardware / network configurations, types of systems, development tools, and emerging technologies to solve computing problems.

Manage a software development process, including secure software development.

Apply Computer Programming techniques to solve computer security problem.

Apply numerical methods to computing problems involving a quantitative dimension.

Critically evaluate and test theories, concepts and systems relating to computer security.

Identify job roles and opportunities that reflect personal interest and expertise.

Design, plan and execute complex network security investigations.

Plan, conduct and report a research project.

Reflect on the impact of new technologies / standards / legal requirements on the security domain.

Critically analyse evidence data for an security investigation.

Work professionally as a member of a team.

Evaluate security investigation and response methodologies.

Course Catalogue

Cyber Security - 46889 - BSc (Hons) (SW) (Fnd)