Cyber Security

This module introduces you to the use of the relational model to structure data for efficient storage and retrieval. You will gain practical experience in the construction and usage of relational databases in an industry-standard relational database management system.

This module introduces computer programming in a high level programming language, such as Java and includes principles and practice in problem solving, program design, solution implementation and testing.

Introduction to the core concepts of digital forensics including recognised good practice and standardised approaches using industry-standard tools.

Introduction to the core concepts of computer security including relevant legislation, secure testing environments, basic attacks and mitigation using industry-standard tools.

This module offers you the opportunity to collaborate on a programme-specific team project, collecting ideas from across their first year of study. Working in a team offers you the chance to develop both independent and team working skills, project planning, and helps you prepare for the second year of study.

This module provides the essential mathematical foundation for further study in computing, covering a variety of applied mathematical topics suitable for a range of computing disciplines.

This module introduces a range of skills required for you to succeed both on your degree and into graduate employment. The module aims to help you to develop your own personal, independent, and proactive studying methodology to be effective life-long learners.

This module introduces you to the auditing and securing of servers. It includes an exploration of the gathering of system requirements and configuration of systems and software from a security perspective.

This module focuses on monitoring servers and responding to attacks and data breaches. The module introduces you to practical techniques for detecting network-based intrusions using industry-standard tools.

This module focuses on infrastructure and web testing, based around ‘capture the flag’ (CTF) style exercises.

This module covers the critical aspects of cyber security governance including ethics, legislation and policy.

This module capitalises on the uniquely vibrant technology community in Manchester, challenging you to curate a portfolio of professional interests within the field by engaging with the local tech community at various events. Through self-reflection, you will develop new interests, and learn to see your course in a wider technological, social and ethical context.

This module explores the theoretical and practical operation of computer networks, exploring different models and protocols of networking, and an exploration of contemporary problems and challenges in modern networking solutions.

This module introduces the theory and practice of computational operating systems, with emphasis on the fundamental aspects concerning the structure and organisation of operating systems and study of associated problems.

Building on the knowledge and skills that you have developed so far on the programme, the thematic project will allow you to further develop your project management, team working and communication skills by applying those skills to a given industry, or research, inspired project. Wider aspects such as social, security, ethical and legal issues will be embedded in the project work where appropriate.

The synoptic project allows you to consolidate your learning from your degree programme into a final project, bringing together ideas and techniques from throughout your study. From this project, you will produce the centrepiece of their degree work portfolio.

Developing an understanding of network security including secure architectural design, protocols, and routing using industry-standard tools.

This module will prepare you for the synoptic project by introducing the scientific method and presenting the main approaches to perform, analyse, classify and communicate research.

This module offers you the opportunity to develop an understanding of cryptography including ciphers and product ciphers, and how they are applied within a security perspective.

A broad research-based module, focusing on the technical and societal issues posed by emerging technologies from a security, privacy, and forensics perspective.

This module offers you the opportunity to explore the development of applications designed to run on mobile computing devices. You will gain practical experience of using device emulators, frameworks, APIs and libraries for the development of mobile apps that utilise specialist features of mobile devices.

This module challenges you to develop your problem-solving skills under pressure. By participating in a series of rapid, applied problem solving challenges, you will develop core essential skills aimed at bridging the employment gap. You will become well-versed in analysing problems, identifying appropriate algorithms and data structures, creatively solving those problems, implementing and evaluating solutions. You will enhance your employability by practising assessment tasks commonly used in tech industry recruitment.

The Research in Computing option cluster offers you the opportunity to engage with the Department of Computing and Mathematics’ Centre for Advanced Computational Science, by choosing an option which relates to one of the centre’s main themes. By undertaking a focused research study in a specialist area, you have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge computational research informed by world-leading theoretical and applied research.

Stressing the importance of a user-centred design approach from the outset, this module affords you the chance to widen your knowledge of the ways in which humans interact with digital systems and services. It draws upon theories and principles from human-computer interaction, user experience, and interaction design, exploring how these can be applied and evaluated in a variety of technological contexts with the overarching aim of promoting an improved and impactful solution.