BSc (Hons) Computer Networks

From the Internet to cloud computing, social networking, and multimedia streaming, computer networks play a vital role in all aspects of business, government and public services.

On this BSc (Hons) Computer Networks degree course, you’ll learn to develop and manage sophisticated computer network solutions and get hands-on with the latest technologies, such as servers, mobile applications and security networks.

Course highlights

• Configure, manage and experiment with different network technologies and web applications
• Specialise in topics such as security, big data, Internet of Things, the management or business and innovation
• Take on practical network design projects, such as designing a real computer network for a bank
• Work with our private cloud environment to learn about virtualisation and cloud computing and use network analysis tools such as OPNET and Wireshark
• Apply your skills through our work with charities and organisations such as Code Club, where you'll help 9-13-year-olds with their Scratch, HTML/CSS, and Python projects
• Benefit from our Student Union clubs and societies, such as the IT Society, AI and Robotics Club and Gaming Society

Cisco Networking Academy and VMware IT Academy

Not only will you develop skills that can make a mark on the future of the industry, you’ll also have the option to join our Cisco Networking Academy or VMware IT Academy to add an industry-recognised Cisco or VMware certification to your degrees, such as CCNA, CCNP, VMware Certifications on Security, Virtual Cloud, Data Center Virtualisation, and Cloud Management and Automation.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the British Computer Society, partially meeting the educational requirement for CITP.

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