This section describes which Units you will take in which year of study. It indicates which units are mandatory and where you will be able to choose. The overall pass marks you will need to achieve in order to progress or achieve an award are shown. The full regulations concerning progression and completion are held in the University's Regulations and Code of Practice. Any particular aspects of your programme that are unusual will be highlighted. If any Units are must pass this will be shown below. The linked unit specifications detail any additional requirements.
What do the teaching blocks (TB) mean?
If you are selecting optional units, ensure that you have a balanced workload through the year.
The maximum period of study for full-time students is 4 years. This catalogue only shows the taught units on the programme and may not show all years of study.
The PG Dip is an exit point from the PhD in Cyber Security (Cyber Secure Everywhere) and may be awarded to students who leave the PhD following successful completion of the first year of study, comprising the units outlined below.
Mandatory Units COMSM0162, COMSM0161, COMSM0163, COMSM0165 are must pass. Optional Units COMSM0119, COMSM0120 and COMSM0164 are must pass. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
| Unit name | Unit code | Credit points | Status | Teaching Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods, Futures Literacy and RI | COMSM0161 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Cyber Secure Everywhere Masterclasses | COMSM0163 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
| Sandpits and Placements | COMSM0165 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
| Foundations for Cyber Secure Everywhere | COMSM0162 | 30 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Students select one unit from the following 3 options to complete a deep dive elective: | ||||
| Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT (IIoT) Security | COMSM0119 | 30 | Optional | TB-2 |
| Security of Industrial Control Systems | COMSM0120 | 30 | Optional | TB-2 |
| Secure Software Engineering | COMSM0164 | 30 | Optional | TB-2 |
| For the purposes of the exit award of a PGCert students may be required to successfully complete an optional unit: | ||||
| Advanced Topics in Cyber Security | COMSM0116 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
| For the purposes of the award of an MRes students will be required to successfully complete a Research Project: | ||||
| Research Project | COMSM0033 | 60 | Optional | AYEAR |
| Cyber Security (Cyber Secure Everywhere) (MRes) | 180 | |||
The assessment of the taught component of a doctoral degree is governed by the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and is assessed separately from the research project. Progression to the research project may be dependent on the successful completion of the taught component - please refer to the relevant handbook for the structure of the particular programme.
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
It may be possible to exit the programme with a taught award. For detailed rules please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
