Computer Systems (Networks) - BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Nottingham

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Nottingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

To succeed in the design, implementation and management of networked computer system and mobile communications, you need a grounding in theory and practice, which this degree provides. You'll have the opportunity to learn about networks and how they work in large organisations.

Why choose this course?
It will provide you with a detailed understanding of how the communications and networking involved in large computer installations operate to underpin a system's ability to deliver what is required. The course is vendor neutral, giving you practical experience in a range of technologies (including Microsoft and Cisco) and is excellent preparation for specialist networking and computer systems roles.

Your learning will be enabled by extensive laboratory sessions and project work using our specialist isolated networking laboratories and communications equipment. You will also study techniques for programming and databases to enable you to understand whole systems and be able to write scripts and undertake a broad range of roles in industry.

Our computing degrees are accredited by the bcs, The Chartered Institute for IT to Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.
placement and the School has strong links with local industry representatives such as Siemens, Her Majesty's Governments Communications Centre (HMGCC), Experian and Excel.
This course shares a common first term with BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering and BSc (Hons) Computer Systems (Forensic and Security) allowing you the flexibility to review your pathway once you have started studying.
Our student work can be groundbreaking, innovative and consistently attracts industry attention.
You will work with our highly-regarded academics, who are active in a broad range of research areas, achieving 80% world-leading or internationally-excellent research impact (REF 2014).

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Location

Start date

Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)
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Start date

On request

About this course

As one of our graduates, you will possess a wide range of academic and transferable skills, including investigative and analytical techniques, problem-solving, planning, organisation and communication skills, all of which are invaluable for a number of careers.

Recent graduates have gone onto work in the following roles and companies:

American Express – business analyst
Esendex – software development
Experian – product consultant
UK 2 Net – dedicated software engineer
Wipro Technologies – associate consultant.

What are we looking for?
A-levels - BBC including an IT, Maths or Science subject grade B; or
112 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade B equivalent in an IT, Maths or a Science subject; or
BTEC Extended Diploma grades DMM (including relevant IT, Maths or Science modules); and
GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4.

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Subjects

  • Networking
  • Computing
  • Networks
  • Design
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Technology
  • Industry
  • Engineering
  • Programming

Course programme

Year One
  • Foundation in Computing and Technology
  • Systems Programming
  • Systems Technology
  • System Analysis and Design (SAD) with Professional Development
Year Two
  • Network Design and Administration
  • Computer Security Management
  • Communications Technology
  • Distributed Network Architectures and Operating Systems
  • Information and Database Engineering
  • Practical Project Management and Professional Development
Year Three
  • Optional work placement for sandwich students. Please see our excellent placement opportunities section.
Final year
  • Project
  • Wireless and Mobile Communications
  • Mobile Platform Development
  • Service-centric and Cloud Computing
One from the following modules:
  • Security Technologies
  • Computer Crime and Forensics
  • Business Analysis
  • Information Systems Management
  • Communicating Science and Technology

Computer Systems (Networks) - BSc (Hons)

Price on request