UCAS Course Code: 016H 
UCAS Course Code Title: HND/CN

Duration: 2 Years

Admissions Tutor: Dr Glenn Jenkins
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Programme Design

This course is relevant to those wishing to pursue a career in the Information Technology field specialising in Network Development or Administration. It will provide you with a sound knowledge of computer technology and concepts required to develop and maintain networking solutions for business. Students who achieve at least two Merits in Year two will be eligible to proceed onto Year two of the Schoolís Computer Networks honours degree programme.

Programme Structure

The course is delivered over two years, through taught units with a high level of practical work. Summer placement opportunities may arise for interested students.

Employment Opportunities

Successful students from the course will hold a nationally recognised qualification appropriate for jobs within the identified skills shortage areas of Information Technology. Students will be equipped to take up a range of positions in the areas of Analysis, Network Development, Network Management and Database Development.

Programme Structure

Year 1

Core Modules
lStudy Skills
Computer Systems and Network Architecture
Data Analysis & Database Design†
Systems Analysis and Design
Web Authoring
IP Internetworking
Computer Programming
Balancing Studies

Year 2

Core Modules
Computer Networks Implementation Project
Project Management and IT Consultancy
Local Area Networks
Wireless Networks and Protocol Design
Network Operating Systems and Security

Optional Modules

e-Commerce
Network Services and Web Technology

Entry Requirements

80 UCAS tariff points to include a D grade at A-Level/AVCE; or
BTEC National Diploma/Certificate/Award - 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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Other Skills Considered

Our offers are not solely based on academic results.
We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration.