Networking HND (BEng (Hons.) Cyber Security, Networks and Systems - University Route)

Course description

BEng Cyber Security, Networks and Systems is an Associate Degree programme with Napier University, offering dual enrolment with both institutions and is a direct route to the third year of study in either BEng Networks and Systems or BEng Cyber Security and Forensics.

• This course offers the opportunity to go on placement in year 3.

You will study the most important areas of networking cybersecurity and look at specialist areas of computer forensics such as ethical hacking. Computer Networking with security and forensics is one of the fastest-developing branches of the new technologies industry. There is a huge demand in the industry for networking and cybersecurity professionals with starting salaries between £30,000-£50,000+.   

During this course, you will develop an essential understanding of networking for home and networking for small businesses. You will learn about computer networking and be introduced to routing and switching in the enterprise as well as designing and supporting computer networks. Edinburgh College’s computing department and computing students consistently win competitions both nationally and internationally. This course is highly regarded and well-recognised in the industry and is sought after by employers.

We teach a curriculum aligned to a variety of industry-recognised vendor qualifications and can help you gain the knowledge to prepare to sit those certifications. Such as CISCO CCNA and CompTIA A+

What you will learn

Year one and two – Edinburgh College

• Computer Networking Technologies
• Routing
• Switching
• Internetworking
• Basic Software Development
• Computer Hardware and Software Installation Fundamentals
• Troubleshooting
• Private Cloud Virtualisation
• Server Administration
• Data Science
• Digital Forensics
• Ethical Hacking

Year three and four – Edinburgh Napier University
Subjects may include:

• Information
• Society and Security
• Distributed Systems
• Advanced Security
• Digital Forensics

Learning outcome

• Edinburgh Napier University BEng Networks and Systems
• Edinburgh Napier BEng Cyber Security and Forensics with AA grades