Overview
If you are weighing up Computer Networks MSc, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Computer Networks teaches tooling that employers actually use, not only the underlying theory. We currently work with 32 universities on this course across 24 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £17.500 to £37.500 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Infrastructure work is less fashionable than development and considerably less crowded, which makes it a good market to enter. Certification counts heavily and can be started during the degree.
Roles graduates go into
- Network engineer
- Network security engineer
- Infrastructure engineer
- Cloud networking specialist
- NOC or operations engineer
- Solutions engineer
Where they work
- Telecoms and internet providers
- Managed service providers
- Banks and large corporates
- Government and defence
- Data centre operators
After the course
Cisco CCNA and then CCNP, or the equivalent from another vendor, which is the currency of this field.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£17,500 - £37,500