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Computer Networks and Security BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

Online

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

With computer security breaches and hacking incidents hitting the headlines on a regular basis, there is an urgent demand for highly skilled professionals who can deliver effective solutions.

Become part of a new generation of network and security specialists
Study an industry-recognised CISCO Certified Network Associate syllabus
Learn from experienced computer network specialists and ex-industry professionals
Work in our Network Development Suite, complete with a full range of wireless and conventional equipment
Take an optional placement year to gain invaluable industry experience: our students have broadened their professional horizons with major names like Microsoft, IBM, Intel and BT
Get involved in far-reaching projects such as the ALICE experiment, on which we are working in partnership with leading organisations at CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research
Realise your career ambitions: 100% of graduates from our full-time course were in work or further study six months after completing their studies (Unistats).

About this course

There is a high demand for skills in developing, maintaining, securing and managing computer networks, as well as the engineering side of network protocol development and research.

The comprehensive training you receive through this degree equips you with wide-ranging skills which are relevant to a broad spectrum of careers in the computing field such as security, networks and computer systems management. You will also gain management abilities so that you can lead network consultancy projects in your future career.

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Subjects

  • Networks
  • Network
  • Hacking
  • Industry
  • Network Training
  • Wireless
  • Computer
  • Computer Programming
  • Mathematics
  • Networking
  • Foundations
  • Security
  • Security Management

Course programme

What you will study

Stage one

You will study modules such as:
  • Introduction to Computer Science
  • Computational Mathematics
  • Programming I
  • Networking Fundamentals
  • Foundations of Computer Science
  • Programming II
Stage two

You will study modules such as:
  • Networks and Security
  • Databases
  • Team Project
  • Network Routing and Switching
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Wide Area Networks
Stage three
  • Optional placement year
Final stage

You will study modules such as:
  • Independent Studies - double module
  • Advances in Wireless Networks
  • Server Infrastructure
  • Security Protocols
  • Distributed Networks

Additional information

UK/EU fee

£9,250 per year (2020/21)

International fee

£14,045 per year (2020/21)

Computer Networks and Security BSc (Hons)

Price on request