UCAS Course Code: H611 
UCAS Course Code Title: BSc/CN

Duration: 3 Years

Admissions Tutor: Dr Glenn Jenkins
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Programme Design

The underlying network infrastructure is critical to many organisations today and this course aims to produce graduates who will have proficient knowledge of computer technology, both hardware and software, to develop and maintain networking solutions to ensure businesses continue to operate at the forefront of their markets.

Recent graduates have gained employment in a wide range of computing disciplines, including: programming, network managers and network engineers. Others have progressed onto postgraduate study.

In the first year, you will study a broad range of subjects common to all courses within the Computing Portfolio. These provide the underpinning required for later years and allow flexibility to transfer across pathways in your first year of study. During your second year, you will study modules that provide a greater depth for your chosen programme. In the final year, you will undertake a major project which provides a focus for your studies.

The Faculty is a CISCO regional academy and you would be expected to gain CISCO certified status during your course. Other modules studied during the course will provide accreditation for Microsoft courses and can lead to exams to gain Microsoft certification towards MCSE status.

Programme Structure

Year 1

Computer and Network Architecture
Computer Programming
Data Analysis and Database Design
IP Internetworking
Study Skills
Systems Analysis and Design
Web Authoring

Year 2 (Option 1 of 3)

E-Commerce (O)
Entrepreneurship (O)
Local Area Networks
Network Operating System and Security
Network Services and Web Technology (O)
Project Management and IT Consultancy
Research and Development Methods
Wireless Networks and Protocol Design

Year3 (Option 1 of 2)

Advanced Routing
Geographical Information Systems (O)
Internet Security (O)
Network Management
Project
Wide Area Networks

Entry Requirements

200 UCAS tariff points to include two C grades at A-Level/AVCE; or
BTEC National Diploma grades Pass, Pass, Pass; or
BTEC National Certificate grades Merit, Pass; or
NVQ Level 3 - Pass

Please note that subjects at Advanced Level should/may include Maths, ICT, Physics or similar.
GCSE Maths grade C or above is preferred.

Other qualifications deemed to be equivalent by the Academic Board will also be considered.

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