London Metropolitan University

Overview

Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Top-up) (Hons) is an advanced course designed to enable students to complete their BSc degree in cyber security and digital forensics. This final-year top-up program focuses on developing practical skills that are relevant to the industry, covering essential areas such as ethical hacking, e-discovery, and network/cloud security.

What you'll study

This Level 6 top-up program incorporates a focused curriculum aimed at completing your degree through a series of modules that encompass cyber security, digital investigation, and applied project work.

• Digital Investigation and E-Discovery
• Ethical Hacking
• Network and Cloud Security
• Risk, Crisis and Security Management
• Career Development Learning
• Capstone Project
• Project Analysis and Practice

Project requirement: Students will undertake a significant project that integrates technical and investigative skills, culminating in a professional submission and presentation of their work.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this top-up program, candidates should possess one of the following qualifications:

• 240 credits with at least a Merit from a Higher National Diploma (HND), or a minimum 2:2 (or equivalent) from a Foundation Degree (FdA/FdSc), or an equivalent international qualification in a relevant field.
• 240 credits with at least a 2:2 (or equivalent) from the first two years of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at another institution.

Should your qualifications not meet the specified classifications, an interview may be required.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Top-up) program are well-equipped for a range of career opportunities in the growing field of cyber security. Potential career paths include roles such as cyber security analyst, digital forensic investigator, ethical hacker, and network security consultant, among others. The skills gained throughout the course will prepare you to tackle the challenges faced in today's digital landscape effectively.