Institution code | C83 |
Duration | 4 years |
Course type | Part-time |
Location | City College Plymouth |
Course details
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Year 1
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Core modules
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Introduction to Software Engineering (CITY1144)
The object oriented programming paradigm requires a programmer to design and develop code by considering what objects may exist in some system, how these are related to each other and how these may interact with each other. It is a proven method for developing reliable modular programs and encourages reuse which shortens development time.
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Security Fundamentals with Computer Networks (CITY1145)
This module will develop the student’s analytical ability and provide a foundation for computer security. Students will learn different computer systems and networking attacks and study the techniques and methods for designing secure computer systems and networked systems.
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Data Modelling and machine learning for cyber (CITY2161)
This module will introduce Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) principles and practical methods for cyber security applications. In addition, the module introduces graphical and statistical representations for data modelling from cyber security datasets as well as real data.
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Offensive and defensive security (CITY2163)
This module will develop the student’s understanding and analytical skills of the cyber security applications. Students will learn how to design, implement and test Intruder Detection Systems (IDS) and Intruder Prevention Systems (IPS). Students will also gain skills to test various passive and active firewalls.
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Fees, costs and funding
How to apply
For further information and to apply for this course, please contact the college's admissions team directly using the contact details below.
Progression routes
Completing this course enables you to progress onto these related courses and programmes with the University of Plymouth at level 5 or level 6, as specifically defined by this programme’s progression agreement.
For further information, including the progression from foundation degree form, please visit https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/business-partners/partnerships/academic-partnerships/study-guide/progression-to-honours-degree
Our partnership with City College Plymouth
Please contact City College Plymouth to apply for this course:
City College Plymouth
Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 5QG
Tel: +441752305300
Email: info@cityplym.ac.uk
Help & enquiries
- Admission enquiries
- info@cityplym.ac.uk
- +44 1752 305786
Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 5QG- http://www.cityplym.ac.uk
Open days
Partner college open days
This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.
University of Plymouth open days
You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.
Studying with City College Plymouth
Just one-and-a-half miles from the University of Plymouth, we’re one of the largest colleges in the South West, with two main sites linked by shuttle buses, with a dynamic Students’ Union and Student Liaison Team.
