The aim of the BSc in Information Security Systems is to provide students with a balance between theory, practical skills and experience. This will enable them to develop a sound knowledge and analytical ability facilitating their intellectual and professional development and future employment.

The threat from computer crime and other information security breaches continues unabated and the financial toll is mounting. The convenience of internetworking opens up the possibilities of committing computer crimes through security holes in the network. Hackers gain unauthorized access to computer systems, playing simple pranks such as defacing web pages to committing malicious attacks such as denial-of-services and stealing or damaging sensitive data

The range of computing programmes at UEL allows you to study a variety of subjects, including the development of information systems, programming, computer architecture, operating systems, networking, internetworking and the business contexts in which computer-based information systems are used. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of practical-based skills, including the opportunity for one year's work experience, which provides a solid foundation for a career in computing

With the capabilities and skills developed on the programme, and the intellectual ability for creative and independent thinking, students will become a valuable component of the future investment in the field. The programme will therefore provide the path to a successful and rewarding career, particularly in the 'hard' end of network systems security and examination of computer systems or in the 'softer' security management and assurance.

A series of lectures / seminars involving module delivery staff and invited speakers providing theoretical input combined with views and experiences from applying information security management principles in practice. These will be complemented by a series of tutorials and workshops that aim to develop a thorough understanding of the topics presented in the lectures/seminars and the ability to critically analyse issues in information security management through the study of suitable case studies

As the degree progresses students will be assessed in a number of different ways. They might be asked to write an essay or a report, to give a presentation or a demonstration of a piece of software. Each piece of assessed work will be issued to you with clear marking criteria. These criteria will indicate how you are being assessed for that piece of work. The section below gives you a general guideline of what we are looking for at different levels of the programme.

On our sandwich programmes, students undertake a 48 week industrial placement during the third year. This placement is normally paid. The university has long-standing links with a large number of well-known employers who can provide UEL students with worthwhile work experience. Many students are offered permanent employment by their placement organisation when they graduate. In addition to enhancing employment prospects, the placement provides a valuable learning experience, the results of which feed into our students' final year of study.

The student is required to produce a professional document of approximately 10,000 words, exclusive of appendices, reflecting standards of research and analysis to be expected at final year undergraduate level. The project should normally include both a theoretical and practical element.

Career opportunities for graduates with specialist IT skills in the field of information security and computer forensics are expected to continue increasing during the foreseeable future and this programme is designed to meet the demand. The requirements of industry are varied, challenging and continually changing, with computer security at the forefront of the knowledge explosion. With the capabilities and skills developed on the programme, and the intellectual ability for creative and independent thinking, students will become a valuable component of the future investment in the field. The programme will therefore provide the path to a successful and rewarding career. Particularly in the 'hard' end of network systems security and examination of computer systems or in the 'softer' security management and assurance.

• Introduction to Computer Networking
• Information Systems Security
• Network Systems and Technologies
• Communications Security
• Surveillance Security
• Fundamentals of Cryptography
• Network Security
• Information Security Management
• Digital Forensics
• Information Security Audit and Assurance

• solving technical problems
• the challenge of finding a solution to seemingly insoluble problems
• the challenge of developing and enhancing existing information security systems and design and implement new systems, which will enable
• the organisation to fully manage security breaches
• listening to and working with others to identify and develop these solutions

• the opportunity to work in a well-rewarded and fast-developing area
• sought-after and up-to-date skills
• to communicate and work with a wide variety of people to solve a range of business and technical problems
• to combine your interest in computing with other subjects

Career opportunities for graduates with specialist IT skills in the field of information security and computer forensics are expected to continue increasing during the foreseeable future and this programme is designed to meet the demand.

On entry to the programme you will be assigned a personal tutor who will be available to you to guide you and to answer any general questions about the programme or the university that you have.

Academic staff provide you with the backup necessary to gain the technical skills necessary to engineer computer games. Skills zone staff help you adapt to the requirements for university education and can provide additional services if necessary to overcome any language or general skills problem that you may think that you have.