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International: £13,650 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
Course summary
- Become a highly motivated and competent specialist with a substantial theoretical and practical skillset.
- Gain the skills to design a computer network infrastructure, administer, manage and maintain computer network systems which meet the needs of organisations.
- Have the opportunity to work abroad — with the possibility of Erasmus funding being available for European placements.
Computer networks provide the supporting infrastructure for the global internet. National and international businesses as well as home users need computer networks to function securely, efficiently and cost effectively.
You will learn the theory and technical skills to be able to graduate as a network engineering specialist, ready for a career as a developer, designer, manager or administrator of these highly complex networked systems.
Student View
Watch student Luke Smith talk about what it’s like to study this course
How you learn
Case study and problem solving activities, often in groups, allow you to deepen your understanding through an active learning approach.
Problem solving is a key component of many activities and you are encouraged to be a reflective learner in preparation for life long learning.
You are closely supported and monitored by module leaders and the course team to ensure the required skills are developed. You learn through
- lectures
- tutorials
- practical lab sessions
There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus programme (subject to the UK’s continued participation in the Erasmus programme following the Brexit transition period).
Course leaders and tutors
Steve Mvalo
Lecturer in Computer Systems and NetworksSteve Mvalo is currently pursuing a doctorate research with the University of Reading specialising in the applicability of cloud computing learning tools in enabling … Read more
Applied learning
Work placements
You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career.
You are supported by placement tutors, and a faculty placement team through the process of successfully getting a placement and then while on placement.
Networking opportunities
Throughout the final year there are numerous opportunities for you to engage with career management, career fairs and workshops, employer presentations, visits, and professional advisors.
Opportunities for further study and professional certifications like CCNA and/or CCNA security are available as well as opportunities to engage in research and funded projects after graduation.
Come to an open day
Find out more at our undergraduate open days. Book now for your place.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career as a
- applications support analyst
- business consultant
- data storage manager
- information security manager
- infrastructure engineer
- IT engineer
- IT solutions analyst
- network engineer
- sales
- support specialist
- security analyst
- service desk analyst
- software developer
- software engineer
- system administrator
- technical support engineer
- web developer
with many now working in senior management roles or as directors of their own companies.
Course news
The Lovelace Colloquium, named after the first computer programmer Ada Lovelace, celebrates women in IT and offers an excellent programme of panels, lectures and competitions for female students. Sheffield Hallam hosted the event in 2016.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
City Campus map
Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- industry standard specialist computing packages, tools and hardware
- a specialist networking lab for use in formal laboratory exercises and for individual project work
Entry requirements
All students
72 UCAS points, including 56 points from two A levels or equivalent, or an alternative qualification such as an Access course.
If you don't meet these criteria you may be qualified for our BSc Computer Networks with Foundation Year
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 at the point of enrolment.
If English is not your first language you need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You can take an optional placement in year three.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Computer Systems And Architecture | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Introduction To Computer And Information Security | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Network Fundamentals | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Professionalism And Employability Skills | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Programming Fundamentals | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Database Administration And Security | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Enterprise Networks | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Network Server Management And Configuration | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Project Based Learning | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Web Application Development | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Enterprise Applications Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Network Design And Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Exam Practical |
| Module: Network Security | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Project (Network, Cyber And Forensics) | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Advanced Web Applications | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Data Storage | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Offensive Forensics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Fees and funding
Home/EU students
Our tuition fee for UK/EU students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2020/21 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for international students starting full-time study in 2020/21 is £13,650 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
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