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Overview
Including a foundation year as part of your four-year study programme will give you a head start in your academic and professional life. The foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.
Computer Science - Computer Networks and Security with Foundation Year (Hons) course from University of Derby will help you develop these sought-after skills in designing, maintaining and securing wired and wireless networks.
Careers
If you graduate from the Networks and Security pathway, you will be suited to roles that involve developing, maintaining, securing and managing computer networks, as well as jobs that involve the engineering side of network protocol development and research.
However, this degree will equip you with wide-ranging skills, which could lead on to many different careers in the computing field and beyond. For instance, your numerical and analytical skills will be very strong, and you should also be good at teamwork and project management.
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Courses include:
- Networks and Security
- Databases
- Team Project
- Network Routing and Switching
- Ethical Hacking
- Application Development
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 56
Credits
480 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Informatics & Information Sciences Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 230 other Bachelors in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United KingdomExplore more key information
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We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 56
Other requirements
General requirements
- UCAS points - 72 (up to 16 from AS-levels)
- Specific requirements at GCSE - GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at L2 as part of your course of study.
Alternative entry qualifications:
- BTEC - MPP
- Pass Access to HE Diploma 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2.
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National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Derby
540 - 852 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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