Course summary
Why study this course? Our Computer Networking and Cloud Security (including foundation year) BEng (Hons) degree has a built-in foundation year which will expose you to the importance of network security, the range of threats to network infrastructure, how these threats work, what vulnerabilities exist in the protocols, possible threats and mitigations to those attacks. You'll learn about the concepts of computer networking cloud security, developing your technical expertise and opening up career opportunities for you in the the computer networking and cyber security industry. More about this course In your foundation year you’ll gain skills across a variety of subjects including cyber security, logic and problem solving, communications engineering, programming and mathematics. These key skills will ensure you are fully prepared for the following three years of your course. This course shares a foundation year with a number of other foundation year degrees in our School of Computing and Digital Media, so your foundation year is a great opportunity to study with other students who are interested in a variety of different specialisms. You’ll benefit from our impressive computer laboratories. London Met is home to the UK’s first-ever Cisco Networking Academy and this course incorporates the complete set of CCNA and Palo Alto modules, meaning that you’ll graduate with additional Cisco and Palo Alto Academy certifications that are highly sought-after in the industry. You'll graduate with a full undergraduate degree with the same title and award as those who studied the traditional three-year course. Following your foundation year, you will study the same course content and get the same choice of modules as those who study our Computer Networking and Cloud Security BSc (Hons) degree.
Modules
Example Year 0 modules include: Cyber Security Fundamentals; Introduction to Robotics and Internet of Things; Mathematics; Programming; Example Year 1 modules include: Communications Engineering; Computer Hardware and Software Architecture; Electronics Systems; Networking Concepts (CCNA1 and 2); Example Year 2 modules include: Hardware Infrastructure Security; LAN & WAN (CCNA 3 & 4); Network Operating Systems; Professional Issues, Ethics and Computer Law; Work Related Learning; Software Infrastructure Security; Example Year 3 modules include: Network Security 1 (CISCO); Network Security 2 (CISCO); Project; Next Gen Firewalls for Network and Cloud Security (Palo Alto); Cyber Security Operations (CCNA Cisco Cyber Ops); Wireless Networks (Cisco); Ethical Hacking; IoT Systems and Security.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
A level
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements. If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
More information about our English language requirements.
https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/international/applying/english-language-requirements/undergraduate/
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £2310 | Module |
Northern Ireland | £2310 | Module |
Scotland | £2310 | Module |
Wales | £2310 | Module |
EU | £4400 | Module |
International | £4400 | Module |
Channel Islands | £4400 | Module |
Republic of Ireland | £4400 | Module |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
City of London
N7 8DB