Computer Networking

OVERVIEW
Computer networks help keep all aspects of modern life connected. BSc (Hons) Computer Networking aims to provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to work in this exciting and ever-evolving field.In this programme you’ll discover how networking hardware and software work together to keep people and organisations connected, and support the wide range of services we expect our networks to provide.You will cover the curriculum of the CCNA professional certification, exploreWindows and Unix/Linux system administration and learn about data security and
network management. Highly skilled graduates go on to work in infrastructure management roles with a wide range of organisations across the world. Some also go on to higher levels of university study.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

• This programme will equip you with the skills needed to specialise in the networking and IT infrastructure industries.
• From web authoring and the operation of computing hardware and software, to specialist studies in wireless networks, virtualisation and cybersecurity, this
programme covers a wide variety of topics in contemporary Computer Networking.
• You will have the option of undertaking a one year full-time paid sandwich placement.
• You will gain the knowledge required for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification.
• This programme is accredited by the British Computer Society.*
*Subject to re-accreditation approval

PROGRAMME DETAILS

UWS is a recognised centre of training for a number of vendor certifications including Microsoft, Cisco and Oracle. Lecturers on the Computer Networking degree are members of the University’s Audio-Visual Communications and Network Research Group, which is particularly active in the areas of 5G mobile network technologies, cybersecurity, cloud computing and virtualisation and the Internet of Things.

CAREERS

As well as launching their own businesses, many of our BSc (Hons) Computer Networking graduates have gone on to secure roles as networking engineers,
computer network administrators and senior infrastructure analysts for a wide range of organisations including:
• Google
• BT Networking
• BskyB
• NHS
• Scottish Government
• IBM
• DXC
• JP Morgan
• Morgan Stanley
• Herald & Times Group

Year 1
Computing topics include basic web authoring and the operation of computing hardware and software.
Year 2
You will examine networking infrastructure, such as routers and switches and undertake a group project or placement. At the end of second year, you will be ready to sit the industry-recognised CCNA certification.
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.
Sandwich Placement (Optional)
You may take a paid full-time placement over a minimum 36 weeks duration, leading to a sandwich award. This can be taken between years 2 and 3 or years 3 and 4.
Year 4
You will study more advanced networking topics, including wireless networks, virtualisation, security and network automation, and undertake a network project designed to integrate your knowledge and skills.

Given the practical nature of this programme, much of the class contact time is spent in the lab, with lectures and tutorials to present and underpin more theoretical areas. A wide range of assessments are used, including practical assessments, technical report writing, individual and group project work, presentations and (in later years) examinations.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Computer Society

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS