Computer Networks and Security (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Computer scienceSoftware engineering

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

Course Overview

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.

Why study with us

  • 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.

  • Supported by teaching in purpose-built laboratories, you’ll use specialist software to develop your networking and security skills.

  • Supported by teaching in purpose-built laboratories, you’ll use specialist software to develop your networking and security skills.

    What you’ll do

  • The course covers core computing skills and legal, social, ethical and commercial issues.

  • You’ll gain a range of transferable skills, allowing you to work across the computing industry, as well as in other graduate careers.

  • Where possible, we make software available for use on your own PC.

    Accreditations

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    Future careers

    This Computer Networks and Security Foundation Year Degree is a stepping stone to a rewarding career in network security, management, design and implementation.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    3131 IT operations technicians
    3132 IT user support technicians
    2141 Web design professionals

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 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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