Course Summary

Enrolling on the programme will enable you to take the first steps to becoming a networking professional. You will engage with the latest technologies to understand how networks work in our state of the art, CISCO approved labs which are equipped with the latest and best routers and switches. Explore other contemporary technologies in virtualisation and cloud computing to understand how future systems administration will develop. Remote access to our bank of dedicated VM infrastructure provides opportunities to develop skills beyond what is taught in the classroom. Businesses are reliant upon interconnected systems and networked infrastructures, and as these systems continue to grow in size and importance, the number of job roles in computer networking increases as a consequence. Networks are found in schools, universities, and there is a plethora of other networked business premises. The success in terms of recruitment of our students to positions offered in these businesses is remarkable and this programme has a track record in supplying career opportunities for our graduates. This Foundation Degree programme produces graduates who possess a combination of network engineering and softer, transferable skills which produce extremely well qualified graduate cohorts with broad, commercially desirable skill sets and qualifications. On completion of the programme, you will become a self-directing IT professional with a wide range of career pathways available to you. Along with the technical skills gained, you will develop skills to open the door to lifelong learning which is beneficial both at a career and personal level.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

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: GH46

Institution code: B41

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

Pass Full Access to HE Diploma


Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis.

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

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 93%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

England 8750.0 Year 1
Scotland 8750.0 Year 1
Wales 8750.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8750.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please note: our course fees are accurate at time of publishing. However, government information may change at short notice and we reserve the right to update our fees accordingly.

Provider information

Ashfield Road
Bispham
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Blackpool
FY2 0HB

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