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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Distance Learning
Flexible
Feb 2027
3 Year
In this specialist route through our BSc (Honours) Computing and IT (Q62) you’ll gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of communications technologies. You’ll achieve a sound understanding of the principles of hardware and systems-based technologies, and the ability to apply your knowledge and skills in a broad range of industries and organisations. As a Cisco Academy, The Open University offers the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (CCENT and CCNA) curriculum, which provides the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to configure a LAN/WAN using Cisco equipment.
Key features of the course- Provides opportunities for hands-on experience of configuring networks through day schools- Gives you an insight into the possibilities and constraints of modern communications technology- Upon completion of the Cisco CCNA® curriculum, puts you in a position to take CCNA certification, a widely recognised advanced work-based qualification- Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
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