Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)

Three years full-time.

Graduates of computer networks engineering have a very good understanding of computer networking, distributed computing, the internet, data communications, mobile computing and multimedia technologies and their relevance in modern industry and commerce. They will also have experience in programming languages such as JAVA, PHP, .NET and JavaScript, as well experience in distributed databases.

The modular curriculum offers opportunities for module selection to suit an individual's chosen career pathway. There is also a high practical content to reinforce academic underpinnings in specialist laboratories and students will acquire highly relevant vocational skills.

A key advantage of the Computing courses is that all students share a common first stage with flexible progression onto any of the Computing degree courses. For those embarking on the HND route, transfer to the BSc (Hons) courses is possible at the end of stage one or two, depending on grades.

Stage one

Stage one of the computing courses is common to all and focuses on the fundamental computing principles. These are covered in the six stage one modules of computer systems, computer networks, internet technology, software engineering, problem solving and programming and computing mathematics.

Stage two

In stage two the subjects specialise to develop further areas within computer networks engineering. Students will study computer networks, modern networks, internet programming, operating systems and systems design and development. Students will also take part in a challenging group project within a small design team producing a bespoke solution to a real-world challenge.

Stage three

In this final stage, students will examine network planning and programming, data communications; artificial intelligence and media technology. You also undertake a dissertation with a focus within the Computer Networks Engineering field.

• Modular curriculum with opportunities for module selection to suit an individual's chosen career pathway
• High practical content to reinforce academic underpinnings in specialist laboratories
• Common first stage with flexible progression onto any of the computing degree courses
• Acquisition of highly relevant vocational skills - CISCO CCNA curriculum covered

• Computer networks
• Internet programming
• Mobile computing
• Modern networks
• Network design
• Network programming
• Operating systems
• System design and development

Students are assessed by a variety of methods, including coursework-only and coursework and end-of-stage examinations.

Computing knowledge and skills are highly sought after by a number of employers. Careers after graduation can be in computer systems hardware, computer networking, software development or internet technology.