BSc (Hons) Computer Networks
Southsea, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 9,250 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students/EU residents | £18,300/year: international students
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Introduction
From the Internet to cloud computing, social networking, and multimedia streaming, computer networks play a vital role in all aspects of business, government and public services.
On this BSc (Hons) Computer Networks degree course, you’ll learn to develop and manage sophisticated computer network solutions and get hands-on with the latest technologies, such as servers, mobile applications and security networks.
Course highlights
- Configure, manage and experiment with different network technologies and web applications
- Specialise in topics such as security, big data, Internet of Things, the management or business and innovation
- Take on practical network design projects, such as designing a real computer network for a bank
- Work with our private cloud environment to learn about virtualisation and cloud computing and use network analysis tools such as OPNET and Wireshark
- Apply your skills through our work with charities and organisations such as Code Club, where you'll help 9-13-year-olds with their Scratch, HTML/CSS, and Python projects
- Benefit from our Student Union clubs and societies, such as the IT Society, AI and Robotics Club and Gaming Society
Cisco Networking Academy and VMware IT Academy
Not only will you develop skills that can make a mark on the future of the industry, you’ll also have the option to join our Cisco Networking Academy or VMware IT Academy to add an industry-recognised Cisco or VMware certification to your degrees, such as CCNA, CCNP, VMware Certifications on Security, Virtual Cloud, Data Center Virtualisation, and Cloud Management and Automation.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the British Computer Society, partially meeting the educational requirement for CITP.
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Modules
Year 1
Core modules this year include:
- Architecture and Operating Systems – 20 credits
- Comp Tutorial Level 4 – 0 credits
- Core Computing Concepts – 20 credits
- Database Systems Development – 20 credits
- Networking Essentials – 40 credits
- System Administration and Internetworking – 20 credits
There are no optional modules this year.
Year 2
Core modules this year include:
- Comp Tutorial Level 5 – 0 credits
- Network Servers and Services – 20 credits
- Network Simulation and Traffic Management – 20 credits
- Routing and Switching – 20 credits
- Virtualisation and Cloud Computing – 20 credits
- Wide Area Networks – 20 credits
Optional modules this year include:
- Big Data – 20 credits
- Computing Undergraduate Ambassador – 20 credits
- Ethical Hacking – 20 credits
- Modern Foreign Language (Institution-wide Language Programme) – 20 credits
Exchange study abroad or placement year (optional)
On this course, you can do an optional study abroad or work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in the industry.
We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.
Year 3
Core modules this year include:
- Comp Tutorial Level 6 – 0 credits
- Enterprise and ISP Network Solutions – 20 credits
- Individual Project (engineering) – 40 credits
- Network Design – 20 credits
Optional modules this year include:
- Distributed Systems and Security – 20 credits
- Fuzzy Systems and Networks – 20 credits
- Hacking 4 Mod – 20 credits
- Internet of Things – 20 credits
- Malware Forensics – 20 credits
- Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms – 20 credits
- Wireless Networks – 20 credits
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry, and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Placement year opportunities
Taking an optional placement year gives you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role after graduation. You could work in a paid role in a professional organisation or set up your own business, giving you the chance to grow your professional network and enhance your CV.
We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.
Potential roles
Previous students have taken placement roles such as:
- network engineer intern
- network operations analyst
- business operations intern
- junior operations analyst
- technical operations undergraduate
Potential destinations
They've completed placements at organisations including:
- CX Labs (Cisco)
- G-Research
- Intel
- ParkNow
- Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Career Opportunities
The current shortage of networking and IT professionals will only grow as the importance of computer networks in all areas of society increases. Your skill set will be in high demand across many sectors when you graduate, opening doors to careers in all roles related to computer networks.
In fact, 95% of graduates from this course are in work or further study 15 months after graduation, with 100% of those asked also saying they find their current work meaningful. What's more, once you have some experience in the industry, you can expect an average salary from £35,000 to £55,000 as a network engineer.
Graduate destinations
Our graduates have worked for companies such as:
- CISCO
- VMWare
- Syamntec
- BAE Systems
- Morgan Stanley
- Lockheed Martin
- Deutsche Bank
What jobs can you do with a computer networks degree?
Our graduates now work in roles including:
- solutions architect
- network engineer
- presales technical consultant
- service desk engineer
- network and systems engineer
Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate
Get experience while you study with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities and work experience. Towards the end of your degree and after graduation, you'll get 1-to-1 support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to find your perfect role.
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