Course summary

Overview Why study Computer Networks and Security BSc with us With a focus on reducing security threats, designing network applications, and gaining hands-on experience, we provide a comprehensive curriculum supported by industry-recognized certifications. Gain access to cutting-edge labs and specialist equipment, coupled with opportunities for a year-long paid work placement, ensuring practical skill development and direct industry exposure. With our excellent connections with industry giants like Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, and IBM, you are guaranteed a relevant and impactful learning experience. What will you learn? This program explores contemporary network systems principles, covering modules like Data Communications and Programming for Communications. Gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art internetworking labs equipped with Cisco units, Blade servers, and high-end simulation software. Develop practical competencies in network design, security, and mobile internet applications. Leverage opportunities for a year-long work experience placement, making valuable industry contacts. How do we support your career development? From Personal Tutors to Graduate Academic Assistants, receive guidance from those with industry-specific experience. Access assistance in CV writing, job entry planning, and establishing industry connections to pursue your career goals. Benefit from a diverse range of guest lecturers, including industry-based project managers and recruitment experts, enhancing your understanding of real-world applications. With a 70% placement-to-job offer rate, our focus on work placements provides invaluable experience and increased success in the job market. Introducing our new Learning Framework After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/