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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent Campus)
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
20-SEP-21
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Duration
13 months
Course summary
Secure your future career with our Computer Science (Computer Networks and Security) MSc. You’ll become a highly trained networking/security professional with the ability to adapt to the ever-changing corporate network environment.
In the digitally connected world, companies are reliant on their information networks for critical storage, distribution and processing. These networks need constant maintenance to keep them operational, resilient and efficient - this is where you come in.
At Staffordshire University, we’ll give you the skills that you need to progress in your future career as a network specialist. These skills aren’t limited to practical skills either, we include an in-depth theoretical knowledge of security policies and mitigation techniques, to ensure you are always one step ahead of the game.
We'll prepare you for your Cisco CCNP qualification, as well as giving you opportunities to network with our contacts and guest speakers from our industry partners and collaborators. Many of these offer work shadowing or short work experience opportunities where you will be able to enhance your employability, which may lead to further graduate prospects.
If you choose to leave before completing the full 180 credit MSc course, you are entitled to a lower award if you have achieved pass grades for the necessary credits. This would be 60 taught module credits for a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) or 120 taught module credits for a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip).
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Computer Science (Computer Networks and Security).
Assessment
There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).
Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding and learn how to improve for the real thing.
You’ll have formal assessments, typically at the end of each module. These could include essays, exams, practical assessments or portfolios.
If you hold a CCNP qualification or higher (other vendor qualifications accepted to), some modules might be accredited through RPL.
Careers
After completing the Computer Networks and Security MSc, you’ll be equipped to work in the following roles:
- Network security specialist
- Network security analyst
- Network consultant
- Network infrastructure engineer
- Network security operations
Eager for more knowledge? Upon completion, you’ll be ideally placed for further academic study at PhD level.
Modules
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£ 14,500overall cost
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
75th
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Campus address
Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2DE, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
54th out of 110 10
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Entry standards
/ Max 236124 52%67th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10088 88%31st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.27 85%8th
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