BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Bachelor's degree at Liverpool John Moores University

This module aims to provide you with the mathematical knowledge, understanding and skills which are required to use mathematics as an analytical tool in engineering and technology subjects.

This module will introduce you to the software development process in order to be able to use a range of computer programming environments and their applications. You will also be able to develop problem-solving skills in computing and wider engineering or technology areas.

This module provides you with the concepts, methods, techniques and experience to design, develop and manage digital multimedia productions. Lectures will concentrate on the necessary theory of these topics while hands-on practical sessions and workshops will develop the capabilities to design, create, produce and deliver media rich experiences.

This module aims to provide an introduction to technical computing and the application of computers in the implementation of simple algorithms.

This year-long module supports you in developing the academic and practical skills needed to become an effective and independent learner. It includes regular contact with personal tutors, encouraging a smooth transition into the Higher Education environment.

This module enables you to identify the importance of information and how information can be transformed into developing logical designs in order to develop a working database. This database will manipulate data to produce meaningful information for the end user. You will participate in student-focused learning activities based on a combination of formal lectures and practical, experiential learning in laboratories, with supporting tutorials and seminars designed to reinforce and increase your l

The emphasis of this module will be on the underlying computing challenges of large-scale applications of the kind regularly featured in the general media. The intention is to demystify these applications and spark your interest in the underlying computing challenges and solutions. Lectures on contemporary applied computing topics will be complemented with lab sessions encouraging you to research information and develop high-level solutions to related problems.

In this module you will study programming and problem-solving skills with no prior assumptions of programming experience. You will gain an understanding of how software is developed and become familiar with a range of computer programming paradigms.

This module provides you with fundamental knowledge of modern computer architecture and networks. This knowledge forms the core of all computing courses and will be built upon in subsequent modules in Level 5 and 6.

This module provides you with an opportunity to consider your future role as a computing professional. The seminars will be used to develop strategies that you can use, providing opportunities for you to apply concepts to real-world scenarios. You will develop your understanding of professionalism in computing, of working in the computing industry, and of the ethical frameworks and codes of conduct for a computing industry in which Artificial Intelligence has considerable impact.

The module begins by exploring data and its domain in the context of Computer Science. The students explore the methodology & technology necessary in taking data and deriving info using industry standard tools for BI (Business Intelligence). The module moves on by exploring ERM (Entity Relational Modelling) & Normalisation, ultimately leading towards viable designs for RDBs (Relational Database). This module thusly supports students in further study, most notably in feeding necessary knowledge i

This module provides you with the basic concepts, methods, techniques and experience of digital forensics and cyber security. You will apply your knowledge and develop practical skills in the assessments by undertaking a digital forensic investigation and a security analysis of a case study.

Students will participate in lectures where students are encouraged to ask questions / discuss scenarios, and practical tutorials / lab sessions where students are encouraged to put theory gained though lectures into practice.

This module introduces the concepts of client-side web development. Students will learn how to create interactive web pages that present a user interface using HTML5 and CSS, processed using custom JavaScript code.

The module begins by exploring the operation of database systems through a scrutiny of modern RDBMS (Relational Database Management Systems), the SQL (Structured Query Language) along with database connectivity APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). The module moves on by exploring some of the managerial considerations of large-scale RDBMS. The module concludes by exploring the operation of emerging NoSQL (Not Only SQL) database systems. This module thusly represents the logical follow-on to

Operating systems are the backbone of modern computing. Knowledge of their design, structure and use is of critical importance. In response, this module provides a comprehensive introduction to the design principles, concepts, and technologies of modern operating systems. Students will explore the fundamentals of operating system design and function, command-line control, as well as emerging topics in virtualisation and containerisation.

In this module, students will consider the various stages of a penetration testing lifecycle and the necessary technologies available in performing software tests. This module prepares students for a broader discussion of ethical hacking in the final year. Students will be familiarised with tactics, techniques and procedures used in real-world attack campaigns as well as common penetration testing techniques, security issues and software vulnerabilities. This includes methods, techniques, and AI

In this module, students will examine common software security problems and how to apply security by design principles during software development to prevent them. Students will explore how to detect and assess vulnerabilities and threats in the context of software-based systems. They will undertake a group software development task involving the application of DevSecOps principles. As part of this task, they will be expected to undertake a variety of roles as seen in secure software development

Information Security Management generally refers to the wide range of activities that information security practitioners engage in, although typically excludes the actual development of secure solutions through software development. In this module you will focus on security risk analysis, management and information governance, and compliance aspects of being an information security practitioner.

The module has two main purposes. First, you will be equipped with adequate research skills and experience of working on subject-related research topics, to lead into your final year project. Second, this module works to enhance your professionalism, including teamworking, which boosts employability and your awareness of what is expected in an employment scenario.

The aim is to provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study as well as the attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment. This extended placement forms a key part of a sandwich degree. All placements need to be assessed and approved prior to commencement in l

The aim is to provide students with an additional year of study at an approved overseas partner that will complement their programme at LJMU. This is an additional year of full-time study at an approved higher education institution. The modules to be studied must be agreed in advance, and must be appropriate for the student's programme of study. Assuming successful completion of this year, mark-bearing credit will be awarded by the Univ