Computer Networking and Infrastructure Security (including foundation year)
London Metropolitan University
Computer Networking and Infrastructure Security (including foundation year)
Course Summary
**Why study this course?**
Our Computer Networking and Infrastructure Security (including Foundation Year) BEng (Hons) degree has a built-in foundation year, designed to teach you the fundamental principles of computing which will prepare you for the rest of your course. This degree will help you learn about the concepts of computer networking infrastructure, opening up career opportunities for you in the computing and engineering industries.
**More about this course**
In your foundation year you’ll gain skills across a variety of subjects, these include cyber security, logic and problem solving, communications engineering, programming and mathematics. These key skills will ensure you are fully prepared for the following three years of your course. The foundation year on this course is shared with a number of other foundation year degrees, so in Year 0 you’ll get to study with other students who are interested in a variety of different specialisms.
You’ll benefit from our impressive computer laboratories. London Met is home to the UK’s first-ever Cisco Networking Academy and this course incorporates the complete set of CCNA modules, meaning that you’ll graduate with additional Cisco certifications that are highly sought-after in the industry.
You'll graduate with a full undergraduate degree with the same title and award as those who studied the traditional three-year course.
Following your foundation year, you will study the same course content and get the same choice of modules as those who study our Computer Networking and Cyber Security BSc degree.
Course Details - Modules
Example Year 0 modules include:
Cyber Security Fundamentals
Introduction to Robotics and Internet of Things
Mathematics
Programming
Example Year 1 modules include:
Communications Engineering
Computer Hardware and Software Architecture
Electronics Systems
Networking Concepts (CCNA1 and 2)
Example Year 2 modules include:
Software and Hardware Infrastructure Security (Cisco and Palo Alto Cyber Security certifications)
LAN & WAN (CCNA 3 & 4)
Network Operating Systems
Professional Issues, Ethics and Computer Law
Work Related Learning
Example Year 3 modules include:
Network Security (CISCO)
Project
Wireless Networks (Cisco)
Ethical Hacking
IOT Technologies
Network and Cloud Security
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
H202
Institution code:
L68
Campus Name:
Holloway
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
At least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma).
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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Grade
AdditionalDetails
To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.
If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
More information about our English language requirements.
These fees are for the 2022/23 academic year. Fees for new and returning students may change each year by an amount set under the government’s regulation. For further information about our undergraduate fees, please visit: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/applying/funding-your-studies/undergraduate-tuition-fees/
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be extra costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. There may also be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but that you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
City of London
N7 8DB
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