Computer Networks and Security

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer scienceSoftware engineering

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

96 - 112 points

About this course

Course Overview

Our Computer Networks & Security course will prepare you for a successful career in this rapidly changing industry.

Why study with us

  • Start your course with our exciting ‘4 Week Challenge’, where first year students work as teams to design and develop a new app and then create a marketing campaign to promote it.

  • This course has accreditation leading to MBCS, CITP and partial CEng exemption from the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, which is the computing professional body.

  • You’ll get to undertake a placement in industry after your second year. Most are based in the UK, but there are international opportunities as well.

    What you’ll do

  • This course has three strands. The first, Technical, will develop the core computing skills you’ll need as a networking and security specialist.

  • The second, Network and Security Specific, looks at topologies, protocols, hardware devices, security and network management.

  • The third, Project Management, will develop your communication skills, give you experience of overseeing projects, and explore legal, social, ethical and commercial issues.

    Accreditations

  • 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.

    Future careers

    This innovative course enables you to work as a security consultant, network designer or a network manager. You can also achieve Cisco accreditation and develop a wide range of transferable skills including project management, group working and communications. These will open doors to other graduate careers and a high earning potential.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 96 - 112 points
    BTEC MMM - DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2141 Web design professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    3131 IT operations technicians
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science, Software engineering

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    University of Central Lancashire

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