BSc (Hons) Network Systems Engineering (Top-Up) via Study Centres

Program Overview

Overview

This course will equip you with the knowledge and abilities to embark on a career in a networking environment, working in large enterprises and for service providers. You will be provided with a solid grounding in advanced routing, telecommunications and cyber security, so that you can contribute to the efficient operation and management of complex networks and network services.

Course Structure

The course will be taught using a variety of methods including lectures, interactive lectorials, lab-based practicals, classroom-based seminars and group problem solving sessions, case studies, guest expert lectures, one-to-one and group supervision and online learning.

Course Modules

Core Modules

Research (20 credits)

Introduces a variety of research approaches and examines how to specify and contextualise a research problem, collect data, analyse and present data, and evaluate the methodology adopted.

Product Development (20 credits)

The module aims to provide you with the opportunity to develop your abilities in solution development.

Advanced Cyber Security (20 credits)

In this module you will learn how to analyse the range of tradeoffs in balancing the security properties of confidentiality, integrity and availability. You will also learn how to select the appropriate tools and techniques to address and manage concepts of risk, threats, vulnerabilities and potential attacks.

Advanced Routing (20 credits)

The module begins with a detailed study of the current exterior gateway protocol that manages the routing of IP traffic over the Internet. You will learn how service providers and other multi-homed organisations use this protocol to support their routing policies.

Telecommunications (20 credits)

This module moves from analogue principles to digital telephony, VOIP, packetized voice, GSM and converged networks. You will have an opportunity to build a fully converged modern telecommunications system.

IT Service Management (20 credits)

Develop knowledge and understanding of delivering maximum value to a business in its use of IT and IT processes.

Facilities

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Entry Requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for Ireland. Please contact the Student Admin team on or .

Please contact the study centre for more information on their specific requirements and equivalent qualifications from outside the UK.

Fees and Finance

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Career Ready

Graduates in this subject area are working as Network Engineers, Network Analyst, Technical Support Engineer, and managing cloud systems at numerous institutions.

Career Options

There are a massive range of organisations employing network engineers and security practitioners. Teaching, learning and assessment on this course focuses on development of practical skills needed by relevant employers.

The course aims to produce highly motivated, competent individuals who have the awareness, understanding and the necessary flexibility to effectively utilise and continually re-develop their own knowledge and skills of network technologies, protocols and services. The networking and transferable skills you will learn will set you up for a range of career opportunities, locally, regionally and nationally. By increasing your theoretical knowledge and focus on current research in networking, you will be well prepared for rapidly changing network environments and for posts in large organisations, including service providers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

It provides a solid grounding in advanced routing, telecommunications, and cyber security, enabling graduates to contribute to the efficient operation and management of complex networks and network services.

Objectives:

• Develop the practical skills needed by relevant employers
• Graduate as a competent network practitioner with up-to-date skills and experience
• Cover in-demand technologies
• Prepare students for a range of career paths and employment opportunities in local, regional, and national companies
## Outline:

Modules:

• Research (20 credits): Introduces research approaches, specifying research problems, data collection, analysis, presentation, and methodology evaluation.
• Product Development (20 credits): Develops solution development abilities.
• Advanced Cyber Security (20 credits): Analyzes trade-offs in balancing security properties of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Selects suitable tools and techniques to address risk, threats, vulnerabilities, and potential attacks.
• Advanced Routing (20 credits): Studies the current exterior gateway protocol for internet routing and how service providers use it to support their routing policies.
• Telecommunications (20 credits): Explores the evolution from analog to digital telephony, VOIP, GSM, and converged networks.
Students build a fully converged modern telecommunications system.
• IT Service Management (20 credits): Develops knowledge and understanding of maximizing business value through IT and IT processes.

Structure:

• Lectures, interactive lectorials, lab-based practicals, classroom-based seminars, group problem-solving sessions, case studies, guest expert lectures, one-to-one and group supervision, online learning.
• Majority of assessments are practical coursework with some written assessments and time-constrained assessments.

Schedule:

• 1 year full-time
• Course starts: June 8th, 2024
## Assessment:
• Majority of assessment is through practical coursework.
• Written assessments and occasional time-constrained assessments are also used.
## Teaching:
• Teaching methods include lectures, interactive lectorials, lab-based practicals, classroom-based seminars, group problem-solving sessions, case studies, guest expert lectures, one-to-one and group supervision, online learning.
• The program focuses on practical skills and development of real-world skills.
## Careers:
• Graduates work as Network Engineers, Network Analysts, Technical Support Engineers, and manage cloud systems at various institutions.
• The course focuses on developing the practical skills needed by relevant employers, preparing graduates for a range of career opportunities in local, regional, and national companies.
• Graduates gain theoretical knowledge and focus on current research in networking, making them well-prepared for rapidly changing network environments and posts in large organizations, including service providers.
## Other:
• The program is offered via Study Centres and is not currently offered in the United States.
• Contact the study centre for information on facilities and specific entry requirements.
• Admission Requirements
• Fees and Finance