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Computer Networks and Security with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
Online
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
4 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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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. We offer a foundation year as part of this degree to put you on the path to a career in this increasingly important field.
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
- Mathematics
- Industry
- Programming
- Network Training
- Wireless
- GCSE Mathematics
- Computer
- Computer Programming
- Routing
Course programme
Foundation year
You'll study modules such as:
- Preliminary Mathematics
- Scholarship for Technologists
- Technology Project (double module)
- Introduction to Computational Mathematics
- Programming Fundamentals
You will study modules such as:
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Computational Mathematics
- Programming I
- Networking Fundamentals
- Foundations of Computer Science
- Programming II
You will study modules such as:
- Networks and Security
- Databases
- Team Project
- Network Routing and Switching
- Ethical Hacking
- Wide Area Networks
- Optional placement year
You will study modules such as:
- Independent Studies - double module
- Advances in Wireless Networks
- Server Infrastructure
- Security Protocols
- Distributed Networks
Additional information
£9,250 per year (2020/21)
International fee
£14,045 per year (2020/21)
Computer Networks and Security with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)