This module is focused on the essentials of operating systems and computer hardware. It covers a range of systems, including Windows and Linux, and considers the building blocks of such systems, such as the CPU, memory, I/O, and storage.

This module covers areas of software development that are related to low level systems and machine programming focusing on particular aspects and considerations when compiling and linking programs that produce native code.

This module covers the essentials of computer networking and is partially based on the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching material. It is both practical and theoretical, and should provide an excellent basis for your future learning in Computing.

The aim of the module is to develop a deep understanding of network security and cryptography, that will allow graduates to act professionally in the design, analysis, implementation, and reporting related to network security.

This module will cover fundamental concepts, underlying technologies, and protocols, as well as social and historical factors, associated with the development and usage of the modern web using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Problem solving approaches and algorithmic expression\nObject oriented software development in Java\nIntroduction to data structures using advanced Java components\nDesigning and developing user interfaces using Java libraries\nApplication design techniques\nPractical testing techniques\nInformation Assurance issues related to Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

In this module you will be given a review/introduction to the Linux files system and command shell, and will study the basics of user administration (account management), key elements of the Linux architecture, server network management, server security, gateway security, web server configuration, DNS, cloud and virtualisation, and system troubleshooting.

The module covers database theory, design, use and administration involving SQL queries as well as object-relational databases.

This module will cover a range of elements concerned with digital penetration testing and security testing. Initial lectures consider important soft skills such as documentation techniques, reporting, the law, and risk assessment and management.

To assist the students in their studies, the course utilises a taught component with particular focus on information security governance and risk management. This material addresses the issues that have arisen as a result of the pervasive nature of information technology.

This modules covers data analysis, processing and evaluation modelling techniques as well as developing applications using the Python scripting language.

The aim of this module is to teach the theory and practice of secure software development in the context of managed languages (e.g. Java and C#) and in web-based solutions (e.g. JavaScript and online data sources).

The aim of the module is to develop a deep understanding of advanced areas related to security and live/network forensics, with a strong focus on virtualised environments that will allow graduates to act professionally within incident response and in malware/threat analysis.

This module covers cloud technologies and virtualised infrastructure as well as advanced networking concepts.

Apprentices will produce a synoptic report based on three substantial examples of work undertaken in their third year. These examples might refer to major projects that the apprentice has been involved in or responsible for.