BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Web Design (Full Time)
This course combines the study of networking technologies with hands-on skills in website design, opening up a large number of career opportunities for graduates.
UCAS codes
2013 Entry
- Three years Standard EntryGG54
- Four years Level 0 Language YearG4QH
- Four years Foundation YearGGM4
- Four years Level 0 Language Year (Jan Start)I122
2012 Entry
- Three years Standard EntryGG54
- Four years Level 0 Language YearG4QH
- Four years Foundation YearGGM4
- Four years Level 0 Language Year (Jan Start)I122
Entry level
160 points (excluding General Studies and Key Skills) with at least one A Level at Grade D or above.
Qualifications equivalent to the above may also be considered – contact the Faculty Office for further information.
Career opportunities
Career prospects in this area are good. There has been a rapid expansion of the internet during the last few years and your skills in web design, together with an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the enabling technologies, are most likely to benefit from this trend.
Employers are particularly looking for graduates with the right combination of technical abilities, and good communication and project management skills. This course has been designed to meet these needs.
Career paths include:
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web designer
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web developer
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network support
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network manager.
For facts, figures and further details of graduate employability, View the career destinations PDF| for this course.
Course overview
This degree offers you thorough hands-on experience of networking technologies, as well as sound skills in web design.
On this practice-based course, you will use our excellent laboratory facilities to study key areas such as internet technology, network implementation and web design.
The course is designed to address the ever evolving field of computer networking and your understanding of web-based systems and the deployment of computer networks will be valuable to the many employers affected by internet developments. Through specialist units in website design and digital creativity, you'll also develop and explore your creative design skills.
This course offers flexibility in the final year, with optional units including areas such as network management and computer law.
Industrial focus
Our emphasis on practical learning will ensure that you're well prepared for a career as an effective computer networking professional.
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Course content
Year 1
Six core units:
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Introduction to Networking
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Digital Creativity
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Internet Technology
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Network Foundation
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Network Applications
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Group Project.
Year 2
Six core units:
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Network Implementation
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Web Site Design
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Developing for the Internet
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Data Communications and Networks
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Network Operating Systems
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Graduate Development.
Year 3
Three core units and two option units:
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Web Design for Industry
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Emerging Web Technologies
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Project (double unit).
Options:
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Computer Networks
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Computer Law and Intellectual Property
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Network Management
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Curriculum Plus.
Why choose this course?
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Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) as fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered IT Professional registration.
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Covers the underpinning knowledge required for the main commercial certification schemes including Cisco and Microsoft. You can enhance your employability by studying these schemes alongside your degree course.
Assessment
A combination of group and individual coursework, theoretical and practical assignments, project work, case studies and formal examinations.
Key career skills
IT, project management, communication, evaluation and problem solving.
Projects/work experience
Although there is no formal industrial placement scheme for this course, some students gain industrial experience during vacations, or develop their final year project with support from industry.
Graduate profile
Surjan Pal Singh
“My first ICT job was obtained on the same day I received my results - First Class Honours.
“Staff were highly approachable, their in-depth knowledge game me the superb end results and confidence to face the real world of work.
“The course was chosen due to its relevance to the career path I wanted and the strong practical content of the course.
“It provided practical experience with labs that reflected real life scenarios, in terms of networking and troubleshooting. I gained the technical know-how to confidently pursue work within this field.
“Labs and software packages were an integral part of the course - enhancing the theoretical building blocks.”