Overview
Computer Networks BSc sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Computer Networks is coursework heavy, with lab time and a substantial project in the final stage. 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 £17.000 to £35.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
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£17,000 - £35,000