Our practice-based Computer Networks and Security Foundation Entry Degree will prepare you for a career in a rapidly changing industry. It’s a fascinating area to work in.
Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s a great stepping stone to a full degree.
The course structure has three strands: technical; network and security specific; project management. The first develops general computing skills relevant to the networking and security specialist; the second looks at topologies, protocols, hardware devices, security and network management; the third develops communication skills, provides project experience and explores legal, social, ethical and commercial issues.
With Cisco accreditation and a wide range of transferable skills including project management, group working and communications, you’ll develop excellent long-term career prospects and a high earning potential.
Why study with us
- You’ll learn about the latest developments in wired and wireless computer networking and security, underpinned by relevant theory providing a broad view of the networking industry.
- Supported by teaching in purpose-built laboratories, you’ll use specialist software to develop your networking and security skills.
- We emphasise practical-based learning and you’ll configure and examine wired and wireless networks.
What you'll do
- The course covers core computing skills and legal, social, ethical and commercial issues.
- You’ll gain a range of transferable skills, allowing you to work across the computing industry, as well as in other graduate careers.
- Where possible, we make software available for use on your own PC.
Module overview
Year OCompulsory modules
• COC001: Introduction to Software Development
• COC002: Investigating IT
• COC003: Problem-solving for Computing
• COC004: Study Skills 1 - Learning How to Learn
• COC005: Study Skills 2 - Developing Academic Skills
• COC006: Introduction to Mathematical Methods
Future careers
This Computer Networks and Security Foundation Entry Degree is a stepping stone to a rewarding career in network security, management, design and implementation.
It can also lead to employment as analysts, systems managers and technical support staff. As well as work as a security officer, network designer, network manager or even a network engineer.
Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as GlaxoSmithKline, Intel, Red Bull, Fujitsu -Siemens and a large defence organisation. Some have undertaken an MSc in computer security, while others have gone into teaching.
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