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Computer Networks and Security (with Foundation Year) at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS

Course summary

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.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
C486
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Student Outcomes

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60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
75%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 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

Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,535, and then £9,535 per year for the remainder of the course. *subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Computer Networks and Security (with Foundation Year) at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS