Course summary
Overview Secure and streamline the computer systems that underpin businesses big and small with this practical MSc in Computer Network Administration and Management. You'll study the principles and practice of systems administration and management, analysing and designing networks in our high-performance computing labs. You'll use our cloud server and virtualised machines as you explore the efficiency and security of your systems, and get insights into the practices of industry partners like Cisco with guest lectures and field trips to data centres. When you graduate, you'll have the technical and problem-solving skills for a career keeping business running. Your study will help prepare you for industry qualifications, with module outcomes that get you ready for VMWare certification. You can start this course in September or January (full time only in January). The University of Portsmouth is ranked 5th of the modern universities for research quality in computer science and informatics: Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 Eligibility This course accepts UK, EU, and international students. Course highlights On this course you'll:
- Join an long-established and accredited course that's recognised by networking industries and major businesses, like HSBC and BAE Systems
- Get hands-on experience of configuring and optimising secure networks, and build client, server and middleware aspects of internet applications
- Have access to over 250 servers in our £1 million network laboratory, featuring the latest computer networks and communication systems
- Work on solving a significant communications system or network planning problem in your Master's project
- Use your learning toward professional certification, including VMWare certificates
- Learn from a close team of academics, visiting lecturers from industry partners, and field trips to active data centres
- Get a free hard drive to store your work on while you study
- Systems Administrator
- Systems Manager
- Network Designer
- IT Manager
- System Consultant
- University Lecturer or Researcher
Modules
What you'll study on this MSc Computer Network Administration and Management degree course All modules on this MSc Computer Network Administration and Management are core.
- Cloud Computing – 30 credits
- Computer Security – 30 credits
- Enterprise Network Design and Management – 30 credits
- ICT Configuration and Administration – 30 credits
- Masters Project – 60 credits
Assessment method
What you'll study on this MSc Computer Network Administration and Management degree course Core modules
- Cloud Computing (15 credits)
- Enterprise Network Design and Management (30 credits)
- ICT Configuration & Administration (30 credits)
- Masters Project (60 credits)
- Network Services and Cyber Security (30 credits)
- Business Intelligence (15 credits)
- Cloud Computing (15 credits)
- Data Visualisation and Exploratory Analytics (15 credits)
- Statistical Machine Learning (15 credits)
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Computer Society
Entry requirements
A second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| PTE Academic | 62 | An overall score of 62 with a minimum of 59 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £3630 | Year 1 |
| England | £3630 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3630 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3630 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3630 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £3630 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £3630 | Year 1 |
| International | £6400 | Year 1 |
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
Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship.
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation.
For further fee information please see the corresponding University of Portsmouth course page or visit https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP