Information Security (MSc/PG Dip)
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Sessions
Assessments are held in various sessions throughout the year. You will be able to sit assessments in one or perhaps several of these sessions, depending on the programme you are registered for. Check your programme regulations for details on when your assessments will take place each year.
Important note: Your local assessment centre’s deadline for entries may be significantly earlier than the Universities stated deadline. Please make yourself aware of their deadline and complete entry with them as soon as possible.
Cancelling an assessment entry: You will only receive a refund of your fees if you withdraw within 14 days of making entry, informing us by using the 'Ask a question' button on the Home page. You should check your centre's refund policy in relation to their fee. You are strongly advised not to make an entry if you have any doubts you will be academically, physically or financially prepared to sit. Assessment entry fees are non-refundable or transferable outside of this period.
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Assessment entry open & close dates
Assessment timetable dates
All assessments will take place in a 24 hour window, in three-hour time blocks.
You will be allocated a three-hour time block (based on your geographical location) to download, write and submit your assessment. Your start time will be displayed on your VLE and on your Admission Notice which you will receive three-to-four weeks before your first assessment.
The local times will vary depending on the time zone, please check your time zone and local time carefully. If you have any questions about your time block allocation or if you wish to change your time block, please contact us immediately via the 'Ask a Question’ button in the Student Portal, using the 'Online Assessment’ category, to allow us sufficient time to make any changes.
IYM001 - Security management
Date: Thursday, 01 May 2025
IYM015 - Digital forensics
Date: Friday, 02 May 2025
IYM005 - Application security
Date: Wednesday, 07 May 2025
IYM002 - An introduction to cryptography and security mechanisms
Date: Thursday, 08 May 2025
IYM004 - Computer security
Date: Friday, 09 May 2025
IYM017 - Human aspects of information security and privacy
Date: Monday, 12 May 2025
IYM003 - Network security
Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
IYM010 - Cybercrime
Date: Friday, 16 May 2025
IYM008 - Advanced cryptography
Date: Monday, 19 May 2025
IYM016 - Security testing - theory and practice
Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2025
IYM011 - Project
Date: Friday, 23 May 2025