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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Portsmouth Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
21-SEP-26
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
From the Internet to cloud computing, social networking, and multimedia streaming, computer networks and security play a vital role in all aspects of business, government and public services.
On this BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security degree course, you’ll learn to develop and manage sophisticated computer networks and infrastructure security solutions, and get hands-on with the latest technologies such as servers, mobile applications, the cloud and security networks.
Course highlights
Configure, manage and experiment with different industry-leading network technologies and applications
Develop practical and theoretical skills in designing, building, troubleshooting and managing complex secure network systems using real world scenarios, such as a computer network for a bank
Work with our private cloud environment to learn about virtualisation and cloud computing, and use industry-leading network modelling and emulation platforms, such as VMware vSphere and Workstation Pro
Gain the skills to secure computer networking infrastructures, and understand specialist technologies including firewalls and cyber security
Tuition fees
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£ 19,200per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
Choose a qualification
QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
- Scottish Advanced Higher
- UCAS Points
- Access to HE Diploma
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- GCSE/National 4/National 5
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- T Level
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
A level : BBC - BBB
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