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Computer Networks and Cybersecurity with Integrated Foundation Year

Warwickshire College and University Centre

UCAS Code: I905 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Warwickshire College and University Centre

UCAS Code: I905 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants would normally have four GCSEs including English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above.

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This may be derived from a Level 3 qualification in a related subject or A Levels. The college would consider applications from mature students with relevant work experience who may not have related formal academic qualifications.

About this course

Course option

4years

Full-time including foundation year | 2025

Subjects

Computer networks

Computer and information security

The BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Cybersecurity with Integrated Foundation Year course offers students the chance to immerse themselves in practical aspects of computing, networking and cybersecurity. Work-based learning and placements are an integral feature of the programme, as is developing an understanding of how IT infrastructure is essential to business operations.

During the four-year course, students will follow the new CCNA curriculum in developing their networking skills, as well as increasing their understanding in security, programming, database development and user experience. Students will be able to further their understanding of current and emerging technologies that will impact on businesses and society.

This course is a four year degree that includes additional academic content designed to support learners who may not have the academic qualifications to join the three year full-time degree.

**This course is delivered and awarded by Warwickshire College and is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).**

For our Higher Education Terms and Conditions please visit https://wcg.ac.uk/page/701/terms-and-conditions

Modules

Modules may include:

Year 1 and 2 - Level 4

Introduction to Networks
Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials
IT Helpdesk Professional
Management of Resources
Systems Analysis and Database Design
Academic Study Skills, Employability and T-Shaped

Year 3 - Level 5

Enterprise Networks and Automation
Network Security
Object-Oriented Programming
The Human Element of Cybersecurity
Work-based and Placement Learning

Year 4 - Level 6

Research Theory and Design
Advanced Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking
IT Security, Strategy and Management
Networking of Things
Capstone Project / Dissertation

Students are expected to complete 100 hours of work-based or placement learning by the end of Level 5.

For further details about this course, please refer to the programme specification here:

https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/definitive-programme-specification-bsc-hons-computer-networks-and-cybersecurity-v3-acc-5f6320b56041788786d9fcffd6f3e909.pdf

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.

Assessment methods

The course is primarily assessed using a series of assignments and phase tests throughout the four year programme and there will be a final examination.

During the BSc Computer Networks and Cybersecurity with Foundation Year course, students will be prepared with the knowledge to undertake the Cisco CCNA qualification. These need to be taken at an external test centre. You do not need to pass the external tests in order to achieve the degree.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£4,500
per year
EU
£11,950
per year
International
£11,950
per year
Northern Ireland
£4,500
per year
Scotland
£4,500
per year
Wales
£4,500
per year

The Uni

Course locations:

Rugby College

Royal Leamington Spa College

Department:

Computing, Information Technology

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55%
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Top job areas of graduates

There are a lot of computing courses out there, and they vary a lot in content, modules and the way they work with employers, so individual courses can have very different outcomes. This is a course where you really need to get a good grade — employers really pay attention to the class of your degree and a low grade will serious hit your prospects. But you can get a job on pretty much any industry in the country with a computing degree - and organisation with an IT system and a web site needs graduates in this discipline - and many employers report difficulty in finding graduates. So most students do get jobs, and starting salaries are good, particularly in London. If you want to find out more about the prospects for a computer science course at a particular institution, it's a good idea to go on open days and talk to tutors about what previous graduates went on to do.

Computer and information security

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

80%
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Employed or in further education
55%
low
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

A specialist subject, and not surprisingly graduates tend to go into software engineering roles or related. The degree classification students achieved made a particular difference last year — computing graduates with the best grades were much less likely to be out of work after six months and employers can even rate a good grade as important as work experience. Most students do get jobs, though, and starting salaries are good — particularly in London, where average starting salaries for good graduates were getting towards £38k last year. Be aware that at the moment, recruitment agencies are much the most common way for graduates from this degree to get their first job, so it may be worth getting in touch with a few specialist agencies in advance of graduation if you take this degree to get a foot in the door.

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