IY1S401 - Professional Practice and Employability 01 Sep 2024 - 30 Jul 2030 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IY1S401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Professional Practice and Employability | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Cyber Security | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Cyber Security | ||
| Module Leader: | Nisha Rawindaran | ||
| Module Team: | Emma Derbi, Joshua Richards, Sharan Johnstone, Madhu Khurana, Peter Eden, Richard Ward, Arun Kumar, Mamoun Qasem, Rachael Medhurst, Beth Jenkins, Andrew Bellamy | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100365 - computer networks | 100376 - computer and information security | 100385 - computer forensics |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 30 | 40 | 30 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 30 Jul 2030 |
Module Aims
To introduce professional practice in cyber and information security, developing academic skills and knowledge relating to legal, social, ethical, and professional aspects of computing and cyber security.
To develop skills and abilities to ensure and enhance employability and academic skills particularly in the areas of communication, self-reflection, and research
Content Summary
Academic Skills required for successful study in Higher Education (HE) and for professional development
Preparing for a career in Cybersecurity
Code of Conduct and Ethics
Group and team skills – learning in groups; forming teams, recognising roles, effective team-working
Introduction to the legal system of England and Wales:
Embedding the legislation that governs and protects you as an employer/employee into your practice.
Professionalism and Employability, workplace conduct and policies
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 18 |
| Tutorial | 18 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 48 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Groupwork | 6 |
| Interdisciplinary work | 6 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 18 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate academic and professional knowledge and skills relating to professional, social and ethical issues within the cyber security environment. |
| LO2 | Present and interpret, in verbal and non-verbal format, data from a variety of sources by employing effective research methods |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | A prepared oral presentation by a candidate before assessor(s) and possibly peers, where knowledge, technical content, ability to answer questions and presentational skills are assessed. | 20 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Professional Development Planning (PDP) 1 | Planning document focusing on individual needs as they relate to a person's present situation and future expectations in terms of career prospects within Cyber Security. | 0 | 2000 | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Professional Development Planning (PDP) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |