Computer Networking MSc

Increasing expectations of anytime anywhere access to network facilities (whether from desktop laptop smart phone or tablet) means a constant demand for new networking protocols and technologies to keep up with the needs of a technologically reliant society.

This course is designed to give you knowledge of both wired and wireless technology to enable you to enter a career in this fast-paced industry.

Intermediate qualifications available:

• Postgraduate certificate 60 credits at Masters level
• Postgraduate diploma 120 credits at Masters level

This course is offered via block delivery. There are six entry points allowing you to start when it is most suitable.

• Study with staff active in networking and security research on a course with a balance of focus on wired and wireless technologies working with a 64-node cluster and other state-of-the-art equipment including virtualised environments as you advance your knowledge of both theoretical and practical challenges related to grid-computing
• Explore areas including network systems computer security networking administration and management wireless networking distributed parallel architectures advanced security countermeasures professional project management and emerging technologies
• Develop skills related to distributed networks (such as distributed and parallel architectures) ideal if you aim to pursue a career in networking either in management or network set-up
• Gain in-depth skills in network management and administration (allowing you to work as a Network Manager) including essential security aspects grid-computing and fault tolerance
• Benefit from developing expertise including components of professional qualifications such as CompTIA Linux+ and EC-Council CEH - equipping you for a career as a Network Engineer/Architect in IT Support as a Systems Analyst or Systems/Network Designer or in further study on an MSc by Research MPhil or PhD.

When you submit an application form you must remember to include photocopies of the following supporting documents. We do not need to see your original qualifications and certificates.

• A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
• Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates including proof of your level of English Language (where relevant)
• A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
• A copy of your current valid passport details
• Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country