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Programme Academic Structure for 2012 - 2013, MSc in Security & Forensic Computing
This information is provisional and subject to change.
Explanation of Terms/Frequently Asked Questions
Full-time Programme Structure
Year 1 Core Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA617 | Practicum (Security and Forensic Computing) | 30 | Autumn Semester | 0 | 100 |
| CA640 | Professional & Research Practice | 7.5 | Semester 1 | 50 | 50 |
| CA641 | Biometrics | 7.5 | Semester 2 | 70 | 30 |
| CA642 | Cryptography & Number Theory | 7.5 | Semester 1 | 75 | 25 |
| CA643 | Forensic Computing | 7.5 | Semester 2 | 50 | 50 |
| CA644 | System Software | 7.5 | Semester 1 | 75 | 25 |
| CA645 | Network Security | 7.5 | Semester 2 | 75 | 25 |
| CA646 | P-Key Cryptography & Sec Protocols | 7.5 | Semester 2 | 70 | 30 |
| CA647 | Secure Programming | 7.5 | Semester 1 | 70 | 30 |
Year 1 Optional Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UM405 | Uaneen Non-Contributing Module | 5 | Year long | 0 | 100 |
Part-time Programme Structure
Year 1 Core Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA640 | Professional & Research Practice | 7.5 | Semester 1 | 50 | 50 |
| CA641 | Biometrics | 7.5 | Semester 2 | 70 | 30 |
| CA643 | Forensic Computing | 7.5 | Semester 2 | 50 | 50 |
| CA647 | Secure Programming | 7.5 | Semester 1 | 70 | 30 |
Year 2 Core Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA617A | Practicum | 30 | Autumn Semester | 0 | 100 |
| CA640A | Professional & Research Practice | 7.5 | Semester 1 | 50 | 50 |
| CA641A | Biometrics | 7.5 | Semester 2 | 70 | 30 |
| CA643A | Forensic Computing | 7.5 | Semester 2 | 50 | 50 |
| CA647A | Secure Programming | 7.5 | Semester 1 | 70 | 30 |
Year 2 Optional Modules:
| Code | Title | Credit | Semester | Exam % | CA % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UM405A | Uaneen Non-Contributing Module | 5 | Year long | 0 | 100 |









