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Network Engineering (Systems Administration)

Blackpool and the Fylde College

UCAS Code: GH46 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Entry requirements


A level

C,C,C

Pass full Access to HE Diploma

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

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Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Computer science

Enrolling on the programme will enable you to take the first steps to becoming a networking professional.

You will engage with the latest technologies to understand how networks work in our state of the art, CISCO approved labs which are equipped with the latest and best routers and switches.

Explore other contemporary technologies in virtualisation and cloud computing to understand how future systems administration will develop.

Remote access to our bank of dedicated VM infrastructure provides opportunities to develop skills beyond what is taught in the classroom.

Businesses are reliant upon interconnected systems and networked infrastructures, and as these systems continue to grow in size and importance, the number of job roles in computer networking increases as a consequence. Networks are found in schools, universities, and there is a plethora of other networked business premises.

The success in terms of recruitment of our students to positions offered in these businesses is remarkable and this programme has a track record in supplying career opportunities for our graduates. This Foundation Degree programme produces graduates who possess a combination of network engineering and softer, transferable skills which produce extremely well qualified graduate cohorts with broad, commercially desirable skill sets and qualifications.

On completion of the programme, you will become a self-directing IT professional with a wide range of career pathways available to you. Along with the technical skills gained, you will develop skills to open the door to lifelong learning which is beneficial both at a career and personal level.

Tuition fees

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England
£9,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,000
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Scotland
£9,000
per year
Wales
£9,000
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Blackpool and the Fylde College

Department:

Engineering and Computing

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88%
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95%
Staff make the subject interesting
95%
Staff are good at explaining things
88%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
76%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
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Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

88%
Library resources
81%
IT resources
90%
Course specific equipment and facilities
74%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

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