BSc (Hons)
Computer Networks
& Security

• Extensive PC and networked computer facilities with Internet access.
• A specialist computer laboratory dedicated to computer networking.
• The computing subject area is a recognised Cisco Academy. You have the opportunity to complete the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) qualification whilst studying for your degree.
• The optional Industrial Placement Year gives students the opportunity to experience the workplace first-hand and gain valuable employment experience for the future.
• Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), meaning students gain exemption from part 1 and part 2 of the Society’s Professional Examinations.
• This course responds to identified skills gaps and you will develop the critical understanding, knowledge and skills needed for successful employment.
• The University is home to ARCLab, which specializes in research in the field of Computing and Computer Science.
• The optional Industrial Placement Year gives students the opportunity to experience the workplace first-hand and gain valuable employment experience for the future.
• *Top in Wales for teaching satisfaction and top 25% in the UK (WGU analysis of unpublished 2018 NSS data)

Year 1 (Level 4)

Your first year contains essential fundamental material which is relevant in all of our computing programmes. You will learn both subject-specific skills along with transferable skills which will increase your employability prospects. 

With the support of your tutors, you will learn about some of the essential facts, concepts, techniques, design process and context of computer networks. You will also learn about hardware issues, including interfacing and data communications, and their impact on the overall design and performance of computer-based systems.

Modules

• Computer Systems
• Problem Solving with Programming
• Professional Development in Computing: Information Engineering
• Computational Thinking
• Databases
• Fundamentals of Networks and Security

Year 2 (Level 5)

Your second year continues teaching you the fundamentals of the discipline, and more specialist modules start to be introduced. You will enhance your computing and investigative skills by applying them in the laboratory and practical work to areas such as network design. You will also undertake a group project, incorporating a feasibility study, to design, produce and test a prototype of a network system or product. By the end of your second year, you will be able to demonstrate the fundamental interpersonal, organisational and study skills needed for undergraduate study and for lifelong learning in a career as a professional networking engineer.

Modules

• Responsible Computing
• Group Project Implementation
• Group Project Design
• Security in Context
• Networking: Scaling Networks
• Computer Systems Integration

Optional Industrial Placement Year

Year 3 (Level 6)

Once you reach your final year, you will further develop your skills through taught modules and research, with a focus on the latest developments in your chosen discipline. You will also undertake an individual final year project, which will help prepare you for the kind of tasks and situations you may encounter in the workplace. The final year practical and project work will further develop your in-depth specialist knowledge, understanding and practical skills within key areas of the discipline, as applied to the development of networking systems and services using current and emerging technologies.

Modules

• Project
• Network Security
• Future Networks
• 21st Century Computing
• IT Project Management

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security

UCAS Code: I567

BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security (with Industrial Placement)*

UCAS Code: CNIP

The academic requirements for the course are 112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A Level or equivalent. Appropriate AS-Level and Level 3 Key Skills qualifications will also be taken into account.

If you have studied in another European country, please check the Entry Requirements for your qualification.

International Students - BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security

If you are an international student please visit the countries page and select your country to see the relevant academic and English language entry requirements.

Assessment is seen as an integral part of learning and assessment criteria are linked to individual module learning outcomes. Assessment methods include practical assessments, reports and essays, analysis of case studies, oral presentations, seminar papers, project work, personal development portfolio, examinations and unseen class tests. Assessment will involve both individual and group / team-based assignments.

Teaching and learning

Wrexham Glyndwr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

The Careers & Zone at Wrexham Glyndŵr University is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.

Computing is essential to most careers these days, however, this course will specifically prepare you for a number of specific industry-related positions such as:

• Network manager
• Network analyst
• Systems administrator
• Computer security specialist
• Other computing-related professions

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees for 2019/20 for a full-time undergraduate degree course are £9000 per year.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the FAQs section of those pages. 

You can see the full programme specification here.