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BSc (Hons) Computer Networking

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BSc Hons Computer Networking aims to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to work in this exciting and ever-evolving field and help keep all aspects of modern life connected. Youll discover how networking hardware and software work together to keep people and organizations connected, and support the wide range of services we expect our networks to provide. Youll cover the curriculum of the CCNA professional certification, explore Windows and Unix/Linux system administration and learn about data security and network management. This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. It is also recognized by the BCS, on behalf of the Engineering Council, as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Part-time students must complete their studies within 6 years to gain BCS recognition.

General Eligibility

Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. We may be able to provide you with a contextual offer if you fall into one of the categories below:

  • You have been in care (care-experienced/care-leaver)

  • You are a young carer

  • government-recognizedecognised asylum or refugee status

  • You are estranged from your family or guardians

  • You live in a SIMD decile 1-4 (SIMD20/40)* Scottish postcode area

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Computing topics include basic web authoring and the operation of computing hardware and software as well as the fundamentals of networking.

2 Year 2

You will examine networking infrastructure, such as routers and switches, and undertake a group project or placement. At the end of the second year, you will be ready to sit for the industry-recognized CCNA certification.

3 Year 3

Studies include exploring the Windows and Unix/Linux system administration, data security, and the operation of networks and preparation for your Honours project.

4 Year 4

You will study more advanced networking topics, including wireless networks, virtualization, security, and network automation, and undertake a network project designed to integrate your knowledge and skills.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5.

Additional Information

5 years full-time (sandwich), typically 6 years part-time

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