Computer Networks and Security (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

<strong>Course Overview</strong><br/><br/>Our practice-based Computer Networks and Security with Foundation Year Degree will prepare you for a career in a rapidly changing industry. It’s a fascinating area to work in.<br/><br/><strong>Why study with us</strong><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll learn about the latest developments in wired and wireless computer networking and security, underpinned by relevant theory providing a broad view of the networking industry.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Supported by teaching in purpose-built laboratories, you’ll use specialist software to develop your networking and security skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Supported by teaching in purpose-built laboratories, you’ll use specialist software to develop your networking and security skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What you’ll do</strong> <br/><br/><br/>• The course covers core computing skills and legal, social, ethical and commercial issues.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll gain a range of transferable skills, allowing you to work across the computing industry, as well as in other graduate careers.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Where possible, we make software available for use on your own PC.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Accreditations</strong> <br/><br/><br/>• The CITP provides independent recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS, the professional computing body.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The BCS are the professional body for computing and provide recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• We are an Educational Member of the British Computer Society providing benefits to our students such a free BCS membership for the duration of their Computer Science course. This help connections with the tech industry through BCS mentors, enables access to bespoke events with industry experts, as well as interactive career tools include CV writer, interview simulator, personal assessments and e-learning.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Future careers</strong><br/><br/>This Computer Networks and Security Foundation Year Degree is a stepping stone to a rewarding career in network security, management, design and implementation.