BSc (Hons) In Computer Science (Cyber Security)

(N/0613/6/0002)(04/27)(MQA/PA15604)

About BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security)

The demand for Cyber security within every organization across the world is ever increasing. This course explores the biggest threats to our data from hackers, malicious coders and social engineers to crackers, viruses, trojans, worms, botnets, zombies, phishing and pharming. This program helps you to develop the knowledge and skills in designing, developing and managing secured systems.

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Year 1

Year 2

  • Software Engineering 1
  • Computer Systems
  • Computing Practice 1
  • Cyber Security & Networks
  • Algorithms, Data Structures & Mathematics
  • Computing Practice 2
  • Software Engineering 2
  • Information Management & Retrieval
  • Computing Group Project 1
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Security Architectures & Crytography
  • Computing Group Project 2

Year 2

  • Software Engineering 2
  • Information Management & Retrieval
  • Computing Group Project 1
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Security Architectures & Cryptography
  • Computing Group Project 2

Year 3

Compulsory Subjects

  • Information Security Management and Governance
  • Security Operations and Incident Management
  • Computing Project
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Digital Forensics and Malware Analysis
  • Industrial Training
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Kommunikasi 2*
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Creative Problem Solving/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A**
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption / Sustainability Awareness in Malaysia
  • Community Services 2
  • * For international students only
  • ** For students who did not obtain grade C and above in SPM

Changes to the programme structure are at Peninsula College Georgetown ‘s discretion as approved by MQA.

Compulsory Subjects

  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Kommunikasi 2*
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Creative Problem Solving/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A**
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption / Sustainability Awareness in Malaysia
  • Community Services 2
  • * For international students only
  • ** For students who did not obtain grade C and above in SPM

Changes to the programme structure are at Peninsula College Georgetown ‘s discretion as approved by MQA.

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Intakes

Total Fee

Career Prospects

Professor Dr Ian Pashby

Chairman
Advisor & Non-Executive Director
Peninsula Higher Education Group

Professor Ian Robert Pashby graduated from the University of Sheffield (UK) with a bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy and then worked in research and development for Rolls-Royce (aero engines). He joined the Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick (UK) as a lecturer, was awarded his PhD for research in the processing of materials and subsequently promoted to Senior Lecturer.

In 2000, he became Professor of Manufacturing Processes at the University of Nottingham (UK).

Professor Pashby moved to the University of Nottingham’s Malaysia Campus in 2007 to become Deputy Head. became Pro-Vice Chancellor and then CEO of the campus in 2008. Returning to the UK in 2013, he became Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Hull (UK). He moved back to Malaysia in 2017 to lead the Peninsula Higher Education Group as its Group President and in 2024 became the Advisor.