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Computer Networks and Security (Foundation Entry) BSc (Hons)

University of Central Lancashire

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UCAS CODE: C486

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Course Overview

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.


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.- Supported by teaching in purpose-built laboratories, you’ll use specialist software to develop your networking and security skills.


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.


Accreditations

- The CITP provides independent recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS, the professional computing body.- The BCS are the professional body for computing and provide recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS.- We are an Educational Member of the British Computer Society providing benefits to our students such a free BCS membership for the duration of their Computer Science course. This help connections with the tech industry through BCS mentors, enables access to bespoke events with industry experts, as well as interactive career tools include CV writer, interview simulator, personal assessments and e-learning.


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.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

16,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Central Lancashire

  • University League Table

    99th

  • Campus address

    University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    93rd out of 115 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    124 55%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    82nd

    13
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.76 75%

    73rd

    3

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