Our innovative course combines the study of secure networked systems, infrastructure and associated services and therefore aims to provide you not only with a core set of technical skills, but the knowledge of technology to best utilise them. We also aim to prepare you for the competitive computing industry by training you in a range of vendors, which is increasingly sought after in the sector.<br/><br/>In your final year, you will have the freedom to specialise in a preferred area of study, which your Final Year Project will be based around. We also place particular emphasis on employment in the field, and your accumulative body of work will be brought together to form a portfolio to showcase to potential employers. Our degree course is an opportunity for you to develop knowledge and skills necessary to address Industry challenges and meet the demand.<br/><br/>We have a three-year programme for those who meet the UCAS points. This can be studied on a full time basis (three years) or on a part-time basis (six years). <br/>We also have a four-year programme which includes a foundation year for those who may not have achieved the required UCAS points. This can be studied on a full time basis only.<br/><br/>If you only need to study the Top-up level, this can be studied on a one year full time basis or a two year part time basis. <br/><br/>**Why choose this course?** <br/><br/>Today’s businesses demand the ability to have computer systems and networks, which operate on a global scale. You’ll learn from a well-rounded curriculum in computer network infrastructure, programming, server systems, security theory and practice, as well as management-level skills, maximizing your career potential.<br/><br/>**Students will:**<br/><br/><br/>- learn within a practical lab environment <br/><br/><br/>- develop critical skills and cutting edge thinking to gain the confidence to keep up with the fast pace of change in this field<br/><br/><br/>- develop technical knowledge of the installation, operation security, and maintenance of computer systems and networks used in business and industry<br/><br/><br/>- develop industry-critical key skills such as team working, communication and business skills<br/><br/><br/>- learn the fundamentals of data communications and how to apply this knowledge to manage, design, implement, configure and operate secure networks on a professional footing<br/><br/><br/>- learn how to identify a range of significant threats to network security and formulate and implement defence strategies.<br/><br/><br/>- have the opportunity to gain additional accreditation from Cisco, CompTIA and AWS.<br/><br/><br/>- have opportunities to work on real-life projects<br/>