Computer Networks with Foundation Year

Foundation Year

The foundation year pathway is designed to help you to build solid knowledge and skills, so you are ready to progress on to one of our industry-accredited computing degree courses.

Along with introducing you to essential study skills, you willexplore how to navigate complex computer systems, apply mathematics and learn to describe how things work. You will also have the opportunity to use some exciting tech, such as beacons and robot arms.

On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the first year of the full BSc (Hons) Computer Networksundergraduate degree course.

BSc (Hons) Degree

Delivered from our exciting MediaCityUKcampus, our BSc Computer Networks degree provides you with a systematic understanding of networks, includingthe underlying principles of how they work, and how these principles are applied in industry:

• In year one, you'll study a range of topics in six modules covering theory and practice. Modules include an introduction to computers and network systems, Python and Linux, and database systems
• As you progress into year two, you will follow specialist modules in network penetration testing, routing and switching, mobile networking and network simulation. You'll also experience a group design project. At the end of year two, you can choose to startyour industryplacement
• In your final year, you will continue to progress as you focusonInternet of Things (IoT), the WANand information security. You will also demonstrate your subject knowledgeby completing your final year project

Learn more about the course modules in the section below.

Learning Experience

As an approved Network Academy Centre, we deliver Cisco professional Cisco Certified Network Associate course materials alongside and within our Computer Networks course. This provides you with the opportunity to become CCNA certified.

Industry Placement

On the full degree course, you will have the option to take an industryplacement year between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your own placement, we will support your search andassign you a tutor to monitor your progress whilst on placement.

By successfully completing a placement year, you can add 'with professional experience' to your final degree award. Recent course students have developed their skills at placements with General Electric, Fujitsu, Cadburys and Bosch.

Applicants who have successfully passed a diploma from a community college, intermediate diploma or associate degree with an overall mark of C+ or better will be considered for undergraduate entry.