About the course
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.

Why choose this course?
Learn the highly sought-after skills needed to design, implement, install, configure, maintain and manage the latest networks
Study core computing and information systems using a carefully structured mix of theory and practice
Develop your ability to manage the needs of a wide range of clients and businesses, large and small
Gain advanced knowledge on a course focused on employment and establishing a rewarding career
Challenge yourself in our dedicated test network laboratory using the latest industry-standard programs
Take the course over four years and benefit from a fee-free year in industry (see below), when you can gain experience, make contacts and build your CV
If you need to step up into higher education, start with a Foundation Year (see below) which guarantees you a place on the degree course

Course Leader - Dr Ghazanfar Ali Safdar

Units

• Databases And Computer Networks (CIS095-1) Compulsory
• Mathematics And Concepts For Computational Thinking (CIS093-1) Compulsory
• Principles Of Information Security (CIS097-1) Compulsory
• Principles Of Programming And Data Structures (CIS096-1) Compulsory
• Information Security Management (CIS123-2) Compulsory
• Networking (CIS015-2) Compulsory
• Switching And Routing (CIS125-2) Compulsory
• Wireless Communications And Networking (CIS022-2) Compulsory
• Advanced Networking (CIS005-3) Compulsory
• Agile Project Management (CIS047-3) Compulsory
• Research Methodologies And Emerging Technologies (CIS013-3) Compulsory
• Undergraduate Project (CIS017-3) Compulsory

How will this course improve my career prospects?

This course opens up employment prospects across the IT sector including computer help desks; network support; network security; network and systems engineering; internet and network administration; network and information systems management; project management; and other computing-related positions. Specific roles include network administrator; networking consultant; network design and development engineer; network support engineer; and network architect.

On graduation, you can also progress to take a Master's in a related field such as MSc Computer Networking or MSc Cyber Security.

*international students are eligible of receiving the VS'S scholarship of 1000GBP