Program Overview

Computer Networking

Gain a comprehensive, employability-focused understanding of computer networking that will prepare you for your first professional role in the IT sector.

Course options

• 3 years
• 4 years with foundation year
• 4 years with placement
• 5 years with foundation and placement

Key facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 3 years
• START DATES: January
• LOCATION: ARU Peterborough
• ENTRY: UCAS code: I120
• FEES:
  • £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £17,500 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and assessment

Year 1

• Programming Fundamentals
• Relational Database Development Fundamentals
• Computer Systems and Networking Fundamentals
• Web Development Fundamentals
• Into ARU

Year 2

• Network and Operating Systems
• Becoming an IT Professional
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)
• Network and Cyber Security Management
• Secure Computer Networks
• Team Based Project

Year 3

• Automation and Enterprise Networks
• Future Tech and Development
• Advanced Networking
• Cloud Computing
• Computing Major Project

Facilities

• eXtended Reality Peterborough, an immersive teaching suite
• computing suites equipped with all the hardware and software you’ll need throughout your course
• reading room, student services and multifaith prayer rooms

Careers

• Network administrator
• Network security analyst
• Wireless network engineer
• Cloud network engineer
• Network architect

Entry requirements

• 96 UCAS Tariff points
• 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University

Fees and paying for university

Tuition fees and student loans for UK students (2025/26)

• £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Tuition fees for international students (2025/26)

• £17,500 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Living costs

• accommodation
• bills
• internet, mobile phone and calls
• travel
• food and drink
• socialising and going out
• study materials

Apply for Computer Networking

• UK students: Apply through UCAS
• International students: Apply direct

Life in Peterborough

• Study in the heart of Peterborough, a historic yet thriving city that's a great home for students
• ARU Peterborough is easily accessible by public transport, making it ideal for you to live and study locally.