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BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity subjects and study plan

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Cybersecurity

What students usually study in BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity

Threat identification, security-risk analysis, ethical hacking, cybersecurity practice, and secure system guidance.

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Year 1 - Core modules

4 subjects
  • Cyber Security Fundamentals
  • Computer Systems
  • Programming and Software Development
  • Legal and Ethical Factors in Security
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Year 2 - Security practice

4 subjects
  • Operating Systems and Security
  • Network Security
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
  • Cryptography and Secure Systems
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Final Year - Advanced modules

4 subjects
  • Advanced Ethical Hacking
  • Digital Forensics and Incident Response
  • Security Governance and Risk Management
  • Individual Security Project

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