Computer Networking Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Networking Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
OVERVIEW\
Computer networks help keep all aspects of modern life connected. BSc (Hons) Computer Networking aims to provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to work in this exciting and ever-evolving field.In this programme you’ll discover how networking hardware and software work together to keep people and organisations connected, and support the wide range of services we expect our networks to provide.You will cover the curriculum of the CCNA professional certification, exploreWindows and Unix/Linux system administration and learn about data security and\
OVERVIEW\
Computer networks help keep all aspects of modern life connected. BSc (Hons) Computer Networking aims to provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to work in this exciting and ever-evolving field.In this programme you’ll discover how networking hardware and software work together to keep people and organisations connected, and support the wide range of services we expect our networks to provide.You will cover the curriculum of the CCNA professional certification, exploreWindows and Unix/Linux system administration and learn about data security and\
network management. Highly skilled graduates go on to work in infrastructure management roles with a wide range of organisations across the world. Some also go on to higher levels of university study.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• This programme will equip you with the skills needed to specialise in the networking and IT infrastructure industries.\
• From web authoring and the operation of computing hardware and software, to specialist studies in wireless networks, virtualisation and cybersecurity, this\
programme covers a wide variety of topics in contemporary Computer Networking.\
• You will have the option of undertaking a one year full-time paid sandwich placement.\
• You will gain the knowledge required for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification.\
• This programme is accredited by the British Computer Society.\*\
\*Subject to re-accreditation approval
PROGRAMME DETAILS
UWS is a recognised centre of training for a number of vendor certifications including Microsoft, Cisco and Oracle. Lecturers on the Computer Networking degree are members of the University’s Audio-Visual Communications and Network Research Group, which is particularly active in the areas of 5G mobile network technologies, cybersecurity, cloud computing and virtualisation and the Internet of Things.
CAREERS
As well as launching their own businesses, many of our BSc (Hons) Computer Networking graduates have gone on to secure roles as networking engineers,\
computer network administrators and senior infrastructure analysts for a wide range of organisations including:\
• Google\
• BT Networking\
• BskyB\
• NHS\
• Scottish Government\
• IBM\
• DXC\
• JP Morgan\
• Morgan Stanley\
• Herald & Times Group
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Paisley Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A32-C91
Institution Code
U40
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
Entry Requirements
A level
including Mathematics, Physics or Computing For year 2 entry, BBC including Computing or evidence of programming
T Level
in relevant subject including Mathematics, Physics or Computing For Year 2 Entry, Grade M required in relevant subject with evidence of programming.
UCAS Tariff
including Mathematics, Physics or Computing
Scottish HNC
Entry to Year 2 with a HNC in one of the following titles: Computing: Technical Support; Computing (Internetworking)
Scottish HND
Entry to Year 3 with a HND in one of the following titles: Computing: Technical Support; Computing (Internetworking); Networking & Cyber Security; Cyber Security; Computing: Network Computing; Computing: Networking; Computer Networking & Internet Technology
Scottish Higher
including Mathematics, Physics or Computing
Scottish Advanced Higher
For entry to Year 2. Must include Computing or evidence of programming.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
For Year 2 entry, in relevant subject including Mathematics, Physics or Computing
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Mathematics, Physics or Computing For year 2, 28 points, including Computing or evidence of programming
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in relevant subject which includes Mathematics, Physics or Computing For year 2 entry, DDM required in relevant subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
including Mathematics, Physics or Computing at H3
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £16,275 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |




























































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