Computer Networks and Security (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Throughout this Computer Networks and Security (Hons) degree offered at University of Portsmouth , you’ll also have the option to join the Cisco Networking Academy or VMware IT Academy to add an industry-recognised Cisco or VMware certification to your degree, such as CCNA, CCNP, VMware Certifications on Security, Virtual Cloud, Data Center Virtualisation, and Cloud Management and Automation.

Key facts:

• Configure, manage and experiment with different industry-leading network technologies and applications
• Develop practical and theoretical skills in designing, building, troubleshooting and managing complex secure network systems using real world scenarios, such as a computer network for a bank
• Work with our private cloud environment to learn about virtualisation and cloud computing, and use industry-leading network modelling and emulation platforms, such as VMware vSphere and Workstation Pro
• Gain the skills to secure computer networking infrastructures, and understand specialist technologies including firewalls and cyber security

Career opportunities:

There's a recognised shortage of capable computer networking and security professionals worldwide, and that trend will only continue as the infrastructure that supports our digital economy grows and matures. Your skill set will be in high demand across many sectors when you graduate, opening doors to careers in all roles related to computer networks, cloud and security technologies.

Graduate destinations

Our graduates have worked for companies such as:

• CISCO
• VMWare
• Syamntec
• BAE Systems
• Morgan Stanley
• Lockheed Martin

• Deutsche Bank

What jobs can you do with a computer networks degree?

Our graduates now work in roles including: 

• solutions architect
• network engineer
• presales technical consultant
• service desk engineer
• network and systems engineer