Computer Networking and Cyber Security - BSc (Hons)

London Metropolitan University

Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

Cyber security is a growing and fundamental discipline due to the high increase of sophisticated cyber-attacks.

In addition to helping you develop a deeper understanding of cyber security; this course will expand your knowledge of computing and computer networking. You’ll study subjects such as networks and operating systems, programming and security in computing, before moving on to specialist cyber security topics such as ethical hacking, digital crime investigation and network and cloud security.

Theoretical study will be complemented by hands-on practice in our state-of-the-art computer and cyber security laboratories. London Metropolitan University is the proud home of the UK’s first-ever Cisco Networking Academy, which was established more than 15 years ago, as well as our Cyber Security Research Centre of excellence. This course incorporates the complete set of CCNA modules, allowing you to graduate with additional Cisco CCNA 1, 2, 3, 4 and Network Security certifications on top of your degree.

Throughout the course, you’ll be supported by highly-qualified teaching staff who have strong links with the industry and potential employers.

You can get a taste for life at our School of Computing and Digital Media by taking a look at our showcase of recent student work.

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Location

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London
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31 Jewry Street, EC3N 2EY

Start date

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About this course

You’ll complete this course ready to pursue a career in computer networking and/or cyber security, or within the wider IT industry. Previous graduates have gone on to find employment as data analysts at companies such as CACI and Cisco Systems.

Potential employers include cybercrime investigation companies, government agencies and the police force, as well as national and international organisations that need protection against digital crime.

Throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to attend regular student enterprise workshops, where you’ll have the chance to network with potential employers. You’ll also be able to gain valuable work experience through our optional work placement module.

This course is also an excellent preparation for further study or research.

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

a minimum of grades BB or CCE (or a minimum of 80 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma; or Advanced Diploma; or Progression Diploma; or Access to HE Diploma of 60 credits)
English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above

Professional accreditation
This course is accredited as fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) registration.

On graduating, you'll be eligible to apply for Membership of the British Computer Society (MBCS).

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Subjects

  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk
  • Networking
  • Information Systems
  • Computing
  • Networks
  • Cisco
  • Internet
  • Network
  • Cisco networking
  • CCNA
  • Hacking
  • Ethics
  • Design
  • Communications
  • Systems
  • Industry
  • IT risk
  • Programming
  • Network Training

Course programme

Modular structure

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2020/21 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year 1 modules include:
  • Communications Engineering (core, 30 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Computing (core, 15 credits)
  • Introduction to Information Systems (core, 15 credits)
  • Networking Concepts (CCNA1 and 2) (core, 30 credits)
  • Programming (core, 30 credits)
Year 2 modules include:
  • LAN & WAN (CCNA 3 & 4) (core, 30 credits)
  • Networks and Operating Systems (core, 30 credits)
  • Professional Issues, Ethics and Computer Law (core, 15 credits)
  • Risk, Crisis and Security Management (core, 15 credits)
  • Security in Computing (core, 30 credits)
Year 3 modules include:
  • Ethical Hacking (core, 15 credits)
  • Network Security (CISCO) (core, 30 credits)
  • Project (core, 30 credits)
  • Creating a Winning Business 2 (alternative core, 15 credits)
  • Work Related Learning II (alternative core, 15 credits)
  • Digital Crime Investigation (option, 30 credits)
  • Distributed and Internet Systems (option, 30 credits)
  • Network and Cloud Security (option, 30 credits)
Assessment

You'll be assessed through coursework reports, case studies, individual and group research assignments, written and lab-based exams, and a final engineering project or dissertation. You'll receive regular, supportive feedback throughout the course.

Additional information

UCAS code - GG4M

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Computer Networking and Cyber Security - BSc (Hons)

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