In the module you will learn to integrate AI-driven features into secure and ethical web applications, combining practical machine learning workflows with cybersecurity principles. You will gain hands-on experience building intelligent systems such as chatbots, recommender systems, and classifiers, while learning to protect them against common vulnerabilities and emerging AI-specific threats. The module also explores ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations including fairness, transparency, bias, and compliance frameworks. By the end, you will be able to design secure, responsible, and trustworthy AI-enhanced systems while critically evaluating risks and best practice.

In the module you will explore the principles, structures, and behaviours of modern computer systems, gaining an understanding of how hardware, operating systems, and networks work together to execute programs and manage resources. You will develop practical experience through hands-on laboratories using Linux, virtual machines, and network analysis tools. The module builds essential systems knowledge that supports advanced study in areas such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, software engineering, and artificial intelligence. By engaging with real-world diagnostic and performance tasks, you will gain the technical insight needed to evaluate, design, and troubleshoot complex computing environments.

In the module you will explore core concepts in data management alongside the ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations surrounding data use. You will develop practical skills to design, implement, and deploy relational database systems using SQL, while also gaining an introduction to NoSQL databases. The module also examines the wider impact of technology, including data protection law, professional responsibility, and ethical issues in data and AI systems. Through real-world case studies and critical discussion, you will gain the insight needed to build responsible, secure, and accountable data-driven solutions.

In the module you will explore a focused area of interest aligned with your programme, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application through an independent or team-based project. You will design and carry out an in-depth investigation into a real-world problem, developing research, analytical, and professional skills. The project emphasises equality, diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and ethical practice throughout the design and delivery process. You will also engage with intellectual property considerations and global challenges while working to industry standards. Supported by a dedicated supervisor, you will demonstrate readiness for professional practice and produce a meaningful, impactful contribution to your field.