Coventry for Digital Forensics/Ethical Hacking?

Are both considered a computing subject? i'm on Computer Science and all the subjects are sort of squashed together (everyone does the same thing the first year). I'm currently considering switching to Software Enginnering (and i have the whole year to decide)... But i know there are some more specialist subjects which have a differed first year.

as i said i am considering both.

the course spec would be appreciated as the site lacks alot of detail

thanks

ethical hacker basically exploits weaknesses in the clients website and aids in securing them. before the "for want of a better phrase" 'real' hackers find the exploits.

...the better phrase is malicious.

malicious hackers are called black-hat hackers, ethical hackers are white-hat hackers and no one knows what red-hat is; probably just a 'marketing' ploy for a linux distro.

It's a bit disappointing to hear that the Ethical Hacking Degree that's claimed to have credit globally, is purely metasploit training.

The Digital Forensics and Systems Sec, seems to be a safer more elegant bet at computer design and penetration.

I'd like to ask (for both degrees) what Programming Languages (if any are covered) are available for learning within the degree? I read that Object Oriented design would be covered, but as I'm sure a lot of you know, the convetry.ac.uk site is horrible for elegance in terms of looks and nagivation. It's truly the most horrible website out of all the Universities in England, that I've visited.

Anyway, no intentions of ranting Thanks for your responses.

Ah, I also forgot, it appears that there's a _bit_ of math in DFSS too, judging from the main site; for a subject I'm not at all good in, does mathematics hinder my choice for DFSS? Or, is it just an additive, that's fairly minimal, etc.

Thanks.

So, Ethical Hacking doesn't cover any languages? I'm appalled; Hrm, you sure do know a lot for one that just finished his first year, judging from your prior statements

Ah, I saw "Engineering Mathematics" and thought I was in for something I wasn't hoping for. I can deal with fundamental Discrete Math

Thanks again for your responsez, I owe you a beer.