Computer Networks
UCAS Code: II20
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Minimum number of A Levels required: 2 Is general studies acceptable? Yes Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications Average A Level offer: BBC Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20
Access to HE Diploma
Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Further information: Access programme must have been taken be in a relevant subject area, minimum of 24 Distinctions and 12 Merits required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Additional information: 26 IB Diploma Points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Extended diploma (QCF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Extended diploma subjects / grades required: DMM in a relevant subject area is required if no other level 3 qualifications are taken
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We are looking for students who are keen to learn new skills and develop those they already possess. We want students with the ability to: be creative with ideas and concepts, moderate their creativity with logic, be enthusiastic and thirsty for knowledge, communicate effectively and confidently and understand and adapt to a wide range of issues connected with the subject. It is also important that students are able to manage time and tasks effectively as an individual and as part of a team, use appropriate sources to find and organise information and select and critically evaluate information in order to analyse problems. If you would like to develop these skills further, have a strong interest in this subject area and want to work effectively within it, then this is the course for you! International applications will be considered in line with UK qualifications.
About this course
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Computer Networks is concerned with the analysis, development, deployment and management of networked systems, including the infrastructure and the applications of networking.
As such there is a core of general computer science that needs to be deeply appreciated including programming, databases, operating systems, security and web development. These are studied alongside a range of computer networking topics including distributed and mobile systems, infrastructure and services, performance analysis, and big data systems.
This BSc degree in Computer Networks is based on the latest research topics in Computer Networks, many of which are actively researched by academics on the programme team. The programme is informed by commercial practice including our Industrial Liaison Panel. This will equip you with advanced skills in the theory, practice, tools and applications necessary for undertaking a career in Computer Networks. During your studies you will use many commercially used tools including Linux, Java, Wireshark and NS2.
Modules
You will study a wide range of core modules on your degree.
These will cover topics such as:
•Principles of Computer Networks
•Computer Programming
•Network Software Development
•Computer Systems
•Internet and Web Development
•Personal and Professional Development
•Data Modelling
•Operating Systems
•Database Systems
•Network Technologies
•Mobile Computing
•Distributed Systems
•Research Skills and Professional Issues
•Infrastructure and Services
•Network Defence
•Advanced Topics in Networking
•Internet of Things
•Dissertation Project
Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal Academic Framework review, so may be subject to change. Students will be required to undertake modules that the University designates as core and will have a choice of designated option modules. Additionally, option modules may be offered subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Please see the programme specification document for further details on this course.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed by a combination of coursework and exams plus an independent project at Levels 6. Your tutors will give prompt and constructive feedback via Canvas (our virtual learning environment), face-to-face, email or in writing. This will help you to identify your strengths as well as the areas where you may need to put in more work.
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