Computer Networking

Course description

**OVERVIEW**
The BSc Hons Computer Networking aims to provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to work in this exciting and ever-evolving field and help keep all aspects of modern life connected.

You’ll discover how networking hardware and software work together to keep people and organisations connected, and support the wide range of services we expect our networks to provide. You’ll cover the curriculum of the CCNA professional certification, explore Windows and Unix/Linux system administration and learn about data security and network management.

**PRACTICAL FOCUS**
The BSc Computer Networking is a very practical degree with much of the class contact time is spent in the lab, with lectures and tutorials to present and underpin more theoretical areas.

In addition, in the Paisley Campus delivery only, there is an optional 36-week professional work placement between years 2 & 3 or 3 & 4.

**College Partnership - BSc Top-up Degree**
In addition, Year 3 entry to this UWS degree is also offered at New College Lanarkshire (NCL) under our college partnership agreements. Please note that this route is a one-year top-up degree option and is **only open to students who have completed an HND in Computing: Technical Support with Cyber Security at NCL**. Students on the BSc at NCL and who wish to complete the Honours year will be required to attend the Paisley Campuses to do so.

**PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION**
This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. It is also recognised by the BCS, on behalf of the Engineering Council, as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

**CAREER PROSPECTS**
**Jobs**
As well as launching their own businesses, many of UWS’s Computer Networking graduates have gone on to secure roles as networking engineers, computer network administrators and senior infrastructure analysts for a wide range of organisations including: Google / BT Networking / BSkyB / NHS / Scottish Government / IBM / DXC / JP Morgan / Morgan Stanley / Herald & Times Group

**Further Study**
Graduates from the BSC (Hons) Computer Networking degree have progressed to further study at a range of levels, including, master’s degrees both at UWS and elsewhere, doctoral study leading to a PhD and initial teacher training (PGDE).

Subjects

• Computer networking