Computer Networks Engineering BSc (Hons)
Southampton Solent University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Course info

Well-qualified network engineers are in high demand and this degree is delivered in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy providing essential skills for the computing industry.In partnership with the Cisco Networking Academy, the course will equip you with the practical skills required to design, implement, secure and manage computer network systems for business and industry – ranging from small businesses to large scale enterprise levels.Throughout your studies, you will be working in our ...Read more

Well-qualified network engineers are in high demand and this degree is delivered in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy providing essential skills for the computing industry.In partnership with the Cisco Networking Academy, the course will equip you with the practical skills required to design, implement, secure and manage computer network systems for business and industry – ranging from small businesses to large scale enterprise levels.Throughout your studies, you will be working in our high-tech computer networking labs with industry standard facilities featuring a wide variety of equipment including Cisco routers and switches, CCNA and CCNP bundles, multi-vendor network devices and high-performance servers. The lab machines are also equipped with a multitude of academic and commercial software including Cisco Packet Tracer, OPNet, VMWare, Open NMS, Wireshark, and GNS3 in Windows and Linux environments. The lab machines can also be configured flexibly to implement and test computer networks, and learn advanced technologies such as software-defined networks, cloud computing, virtualisation and the ‘Internet of Things.Your future employability is a key focus, and in addition to professional qualifications there are a broad range of transferable skills such as project management, problem-solving and communication skills embedded throughout – helping you to become highly employable.

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WUSCA ranking:
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37/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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101st
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102nd

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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AS:

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Extended Project:

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HNC (BTEC):

P - D Grades / Points required

HND (BTEC):

P - M Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 31 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

D*D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF):

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Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

D*D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

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T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 4 Scottish Highers

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 Scottish Advanced Highers

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Pass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of Merit, or 102-118 UCAS Tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit or Pass Grades

In combination with other qualifications

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

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D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)

In combination with other qualifications

DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)

In combination with other qualifications

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

In combination with other qualifications

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

Merit (120 UCAS Tariff Points)

This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£17,750 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£17,750 per year

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Students from International

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£17750 Per year

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Southampton Solent University
Southampton Solent University , Southampton

Southampton Solent University’s history dates back to 1855, when it was founded as a private school for art....

Student rating
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CUG ranking
102nd
Southampton Solent University
East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 0YN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Southampton Central  0.4 miles away

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