Overview

Computer Networks and Security (Hons) degree at The University of Lancashire covers core computing skills and legal, ethical and commercial issues, giving you a breadth of knowledge and experience, which will prepare you to thrive in the computing industry.

Key facts

The skills you’ll gain on this course will be in high demand in tomorrow’s world. The cyber security sector is facing a significant skills gap at a time when threats and the legal and commercial consequences of inadequate security are increasing. Emerging areas such as the Internet of Things and Smart Cities offer new opportunities for us all, but also new vulnerabilities to accident

This innovative course enables you to work as a security consultant, network designer or a network manager. You can also achieve Cisco accreditation and develop a wide range of transferable skills including project management, group working and communications. These will open doors to other graduate careers and a high earning potential.

Accreditation

This course has CITP (Certified Information Technology Professional) accreditation leading to professional membership of the BCS and partial CEng accreditation from the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. This is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS and the Engineering Council.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Programming

Computer Systems and Security

Systems Analysis and Database Design

Web Technologies

Network Management

Interacting with the Internet of Things

Cyber Security

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

UCAS: 96-112 points at A2

BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM

BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D*

Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level subjects

T Level: P (C+) - M

IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5

GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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18750 GBP / year

≈ 18750 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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