New degree for a secure future

Source: University of Wolverhampton, July 2007

A new degree aimed at helping to reduce the number of cyber crimes and personal data thefts has been developed at the University of Wolverhampton.

The BSc (Hons) IT Security is designed to give students the knowledge and experience to help all types of organisations, from small to large businesses and local authorities, manage vital information securely.

 

The School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT) has worked with industry leaders to develop the programme of study. Some organisations will be involved in the delivery of learning material, ensuring that students are taught real life skills from expert practitioners. Students will also complete a one-year industrial placement to give them valuable employment experience.

 

They will learn how to manage and minimise security risks, and the technologies involved in producing and supporting websites and information systems. Students will also learn about contingency planning and disaster recovery.

 

Award leader for the course, Ken Rabey, said: “The demand for this type of course by industry is high. Information Systems and personal data face an ever-increasing threat from electronically mediated crimes as well as a lack of awareness of safe practices from users. Wolverhampton has the modern facilities and is a vibrant place to study and the practical scholarship embedded in this course will ensure that the course is interesting and enjoyable.”

 

The course could lead to sought-after jobs as an IT security analyst or consultant or as a programmer, web developer, network manager or database administrator.

 

The degree can be studied as a four-year full-time course, including the sandwich year, or part-time over six years.

 

For further information, please contact Ken Rabey on 01902 321474 or Ken.Rabey@necpc.org.uk