Course Overview

From the office to your home and car, computer networks are at the heart of modern information systems and, as their use expands, there is a growing need for people who understand how they work. This course gives you that understanding along with the skills to implement and manage computer network infrastructures.

The course focuses on the technical aspects of network design; network installation and configuration; systems administration; maintenance and management; and the application of contemporary technologies. As the course progresseBritish Computer Society Accredited Degrees, you develop strong technical skills in combination with a thorough understanding of how to manage networks; implement through design; and manage the needs of clients and businesses.

This course is accredited by the British Computer Society, which is the chartered institute for IT. You also have the opportunity to study for the AWS Cloud Foundation certification.

General Eligibility

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

UCAS Tariff Points

• At least 80 points with 64 points from 2 A-level passes at C or above

• At least 80 points with 64 from Merit Merit in two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or one BTEC Diploma

• At least 80 points with Merit Merit Pass in the BTEC Extended Diploma

• A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.

You can work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth with the UCAS tariff calculator

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Part Time Work Details

The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.

Language Requirement

• English language requirements

  The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master's degree.

  UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element

  Please note: some courses may require higher levels of English – the exact criteria will be specified in the course descriptions