BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security

About this programme

A one-year Bachelor's Degree (Top-up) in Cyber Security designed for students who have completed a Level 5 qualification (e.g., Higher National Diploma or equivalent). The programme develops advanced knowledge and practical skills in cyber security and leads to a BSc (Hons) degree awarded by the University of Wolverhampton.

What you will learn

1. Digital Forensics (20 Credits) Aim Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to investigate cyber incidents and recover digital evidence while maintaining forensic integrity. Topics Digital evidence and chain of custody File system analysis Windows & Linux forensics Memory analysis Network forensics Mobile device forensics Malware investigation Incident response Forensic report writing Practical Tools Autopsy FTK Imager Volatility Wireshark Kali Linux 2. Risk and Cybersecurity Management (20 Credits) Aim Understand organisational cyber risks and apply governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks to protect information assets. Topics Information security governance Risk assessment methodologies ISO/IEC 27001 NIST Cybersecurity Framework Business continuity Disaster recovery Security policies Compliance and legal issues Risk treatment strategies Practical Activities Risk Register Risk Assessment Report Security Policy Development 3. Cyber Threat Intelligence (20 Credits) Aim Develop the ability to identify, analyse, and respond to cyber threats using intelligence-driven security approaches. Topics Threat intelligence lifecycle MITRE ATT&CK Framework Cyber Kill Chain Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) Threat hunting Malware intelligence OSINT Dark web intelligence Threat reporting Tools VirusTotal Shodan MITRE ATT&CK AbuseIPDB MISP (Introduction) 4. Advanced Networks (20 Credits) Aim Design, configure, secure, and troubleshoot modern enterprise networks. Topics Enterprise network design Advanced routing (OSPF) VLANs and Inter-VLAN Routing IPv6 VPN technologies Firewalls Access Control Lists Network monitoring High availability Network troubleshooting Practical Tools Cisco Packet Tracer GNS3 Wireshark Cisco IOS 5. Project and Professionalism (40 Credits) Aim Undertake an independent cybersecurity project demonstrating research, technical, and professional skills. Topics Research methods Literature review Academic writing Harvard referencing Project planning Ethics and professionalism Risk management Technical implementation Testing and evaluation Dissertation writing Presentation and viva Project Deliverables Project Proposal Literature Review Methodology Implementation Testing & Evaluation Final Dissertation Oral Presentation Recommended Software VMware Workstation / VirtualBox Kali Linux Ubuntu Server Cisco Packet Tracer GNS3 Wireshark Nmap Metasploit Framework Burp Suite Community Edition Autopsy FTK Imager Volatility Git & GitHub

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements • The Qualifi Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security • Pearson BTEC HND in Computing (Network Engineering) • Pearson BTEC HND in Computing (Cyber Security) • ATHE Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Computing + 3 EC Council units • OTHM – Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Information Technology + 3 EC Council units • SQA- Advanced Diploma in Computing: Networking • SQA – Higher National Diploma Cyber Security • Qualifi Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas in Cyber Security • Any similar qualification approved by the University