Schedules for each programme in the Department of Computer Science enabling you to review all programmes and modules in detail.
Cybersecurity (PGDip)
HOW THIS PROGRAMME IS STRUCTURED
The PGDip in Cybersecurity programme is delivered online over three semesters, each semester has a 13-week teaching block. The tables below list the modules in each semester of the programme.
NOTE: Module Descriptors for the modules below are HERE. Each module descriptor contains detailed information such as learning outcomes, indicative content, assessment methods, etc.
Year 1 - Semester 1
| Modules | Mandatory/Elective | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Network Security & Forensics (COMP9046) | Mandatory | 10 |
| Scripting for Cybersecurity (COMP9053) | Mandatory | 5 |
| Malware Investigations (COMP9047) | Elective | 5 |
| Distributed Ledger Technology (COMP9072) | Elective | 5 |
| Elective from another master's programme (FREE6001) | Elective | 5 |
YEAR 1 - Semester 2
| Modules | Mandatory/Elective | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive Security (COMP9050) | Mandatory | 10 |
| Applied Cryptography (COMP9012) | Mandatory | 5 |
| Malware Reverse Engineering (COMP9048) | Elective | 5 |
| Source Code Analysis (SOFT9023) | Elective | 5 |
| Threat Intelligence (COMP9051) | Elective | 5 |
| Elective from another master's programme (FREE6001) | Elective | 5 |
YEAR 2 - Semester 1
| Modules | Mandatory/Elective | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Security Risk & Compliance (COMP9079) | Mandatory | 10 |
| Incident Response & Forensics (COMP9038) | Mandatory | 10 |
