Networks and Cyber Security (with Foundation Year option) (Hons) Bournemouth University

Overview

Throughout this Networks and Cyber Security (with Foundation Year option) (Hons) BSc course from Bournemouth University you'll build and improve your applied technical skills with a strong appreciation of security implications to support the enabling and deployment of wired and wireless communication technologies and protocols over large-scale and complex networks for any organisation

Why study Networks and Cyber Security (with Foundation Year option) (Hons) at Bournemouth University?

• Develop the versatility and personal qualities to design, configure and optimise large-scale networks to meet dynamic corporate infrastructure needs in a global context

• Study and practise in our state-of-art speciality labs with enterprise grade hardware and fully virtualisation ready enterprise level infrastructure.

• Engage in a series of practical, industry-focused tasks and co-participate in a range of research projects, not only with BU staff but experts from other institutions and industries in the UK and the world

• Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one

• You'll be qualified to work as a computer network professional in all sectors where networking infrastructure plays a critical role

Career opportunities:

ICT plays an ever-more important role in every aspect of our lives and businesses are always looking for professionals who have the skills and drive to succeed in this fast-paced and ever-evolving industry. Data communication and computer networks are particularly important to modern organisations and this degree will give you the technical knowledge you need to get ahead in this particular field.

The experience you gain from your work placement, coupled with the skills you’ll gain on your course, could make you stand out to potential employers.

Among the jobs you can go into are:

• Business Information Specialist

• Networking Engineer

• IT Technician

• Database Programmer

• Digital Project Manager

• Service Manager

• Systems Architect.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS).