MSc Computer Science with Networking - Online
Wrexham University
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MSc - Master of Science

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North Wales Management School – Wrexham

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MSc - Master of Science

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North Wales Management School – Wrexham

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Computer Science Skills in High DemandThe IT skills gap is global and is huge, with demand far outstripping supply of digital skills. Network engineering skills are at the forefront of what employers are searching for, often unsuccessfully. This presents an exciting opportunity for ambitious individuals who are looking to achieve career success in this high-demand and well-paid sector.The New Way to Get a Networking MScThe 100% Online MSc Computer Science with Networking is designed to provide ...Read more

Computer Science Skills in High Demand

The IT skills gap is global and is huge, with demand far outstripping supply of digital skills. Network engineering skills are at the forefront of what employers are searching for, often unsuccessfully. This presents an exciting opportunity for ambitious individuals who are looking to achieve career success in this high-demand and well-paid sector.

The New Way to Get a Networking MSc

The 100% Online MSc Computer Science with Networking is designed to provide a new way for busy working professionals to gain a qualification in this high-demand and well-rewarded field. It is totally flexible and can be studied anytime, anywhere and on a wide range of devices.

A Programme for a Range of Professional Backgrounds

This Masters degree is designed both for ambitious individuals who are not from a Computer Science or Networking background and want to launch a career in this field, as well as for individuals who currently work in the sector and are looking to move their career to the next level with a high quality qualification.

What you will learn

This Masters programme focuses on practical networking and concepts in data communications. It explores problem solving and the provisioning of real network services using current and emergent network hardware and protocols. It also covers the development of applications to exploit these technologies.

It covers fundamental elements of networking and computer science, including:

  • Wireless Technologies
  • Networking Principles
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Software Development
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Systems Engineering

The programme covers modern languages and platforms including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL.

The programme has a ‘real-world focus. It develops an understanding of underlying principles, however importantly students are engaged in the practical application of network design, implementation and trouble-shooting. The programme also includes a 45-credit research project, where students will work on a specialist topic with relevant supervision.

Flexible learning Experts

More than half of our students study part time and as a result we have considerable expertise in flexible study. This completely online MSc Computer Science with Networking programme has a flexible design enabling you to study at your own pace, on your own terms. With six starts per year, you can start within weeks. There are flexible payment options and, for those that are eligible, there are postgraduate government loans to cover the full programme cost.

Career-focused Networking Masters for Todays Job Market

This MSc Computer Science with Networking is industry-led and career-centric, reflecting the culture and capabilities of Wrexham Glyndwr University. Our deep relationships with major employers have fed into the programme content and have helped shape a Masters programme that is built for career enhancement across a wide range of sectors in the modern-day work environment. It is this approach that has seen us ranked in the top 10 UK universities for employability for part-time students in employment.

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130th
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Entry requirements

You should have or be about to complete an undergraduate degree in any subject with a minimum grade of 2:2 (or equivalent qualification). We will also accept Masters degrees or equivalent. We may also accept applicants who do not have these qualifications based on 2 or more years of relevant work experience. If you earned your undergraduate degree outside the UK, you should check that it is equivalent to a 2:2.

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£3,000 per year

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Per 15-credit module : £500; Total programme fees £6,000; The mentioned fee is for 2024-25 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2025-26 year entry.

£3,000 per year

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

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Per 15-credit module : £500; Total programme fees £6,000; The mentioned fee is for 2024-25 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2025-26 year entry.

£3,000 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Per 15-credit module : £500; Total programme fees £6,000; The mentioned fee is for 2024-25 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2025-26 year entry.

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Wrexham University
Wrexham University , Wrexham

Wrexham University offers a wide range of postgraduate courses, along with part-time and professional qualifications....

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Wrexham University
Plas Coch, Mold Road Wrexham LL11 2AW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wrexham General  0.2 miles away

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