Program Overview

Computer Networks & Security (with Foundation Year)

Overview

This practice-based Computer Networks and Security (with Foundation Year) degree will prepare you for a career in a rapidly changing industry. It’s a fascinating area to work in.

Why Study with Us

• You’ll learn about the latest developments in wired and wireless computer networking and security, underpinned by relevant theory providing a broad view of the networking industry.
• Supported by teaching in purpose-built laboratories, you’ll use specialist software to develop your networking and security skills.
• We emphasize practical-based learning and you’ll configure and examine wired and wireless networks.

What You'll Do

• The course covers core computing skills and legal, social, ethical and commercial issues.
• You’ll gain a range of transferable skills, allowing you to work across the computing industry, as well as in other graduate careers.
• Where possible, we make software available for use on your own PC.

Modules

Foundation Year

• Introduction to Software Development
• Investigating IT
• Problem-solving for Computing
• Study Skills 1 - Learning How to Learn
• Study Skills 2 - Developing Academic Skills
• Foundation Mathematics

Year 1

• The Computing Challenge
• Introduction to Networking
• Programming
• Computer Systems and Security
• Systems Analysis and Database Design
• Web Technologies

Year 2

• The Agile Professional
• Introduction to Network Routing
• Information Security Management
• Network Management
• Interacting with the Internet of Things
• Cyber Security

Year 3

• Wireless and Mobile Networks
• Honours Degree Project
• Advanced Network Routing
• Penetration Testing

Optional Modules

• Cloud Computing
• Advanced Cyber Security

Accreditations

• British Computer Society (BCS) – Full CITP
• BCS Academic Member

Entry Requirements

• UCAS: 64 points at A2
• BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
• BTEC Diploma: MM
• Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects
• T Level: P (D or E)
• IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 for the first year
• International: £17,250 for the first year

Scholarships and Bursaries

• Care Leaver Bursary
• Estranged student support
• Dependants Bursary
• Foundation Year Bursary

Learning and Assessment

• You’ll use an online learning environment to facilitate flexible and independent learning.
• The course is assessed using individual coursework assignments, group work, presentations and exams.
• There is a practical emphasis on assessment by coursework.

School

• School of Engineering and Computing