Title: FdSc/CNet

Institution: Bournemouth University

UCAS Course Code: G422

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: Foundation Degree

Introduction:

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to enter the world of computer networking. It is run as a full-time course (3 days attendance a week) or 3 years part-time (1 day attendance a week).

Routers are the central component corporate-wide internetworks. In order to successfully deploy routers and switches, internet working professionals require a thorough understanding of their features and functions. This degree course not only provides you with a comprehensive knowledge of internetworking devices with hands-on experience of the Cisco range of networking devices, you will also gain CISCO industry standard certification alongside a Foundation Degree, enabling you to move directly into industry or to an Honours level course.

Entry Requirements:

• Four GCSEs at grade A to C to include English and Maths, or an equivalent qualification
• At least one A level at grade C or above,
• BTEC National Diploma, NVQ3 or equivalent, or
• An Access to Higher Education Diploma

(80 Tariff points from one 6 unit award) Preferred subjects: all subjects considered.

Course Details:

Year 1/Level C

• Computer Systems
• Networking Fundamentals
• Web Development
• Server Operating Systems
• Switched Networks

Year 2/Level I

• Routers and Routing
• WAN Technologies
• Wireless Networking
• Internet Applications Development
• Work Based Learning Project
• Personal Development and Planning

Course Progression:

Students qualifying from this course should be able to find positions in the following areas: Network Design & Support Network Administration Technical Support Information Management Students may also progress onto an honours degree.

For more information, please refer to careers guidance/course specific on the College Higher Education website: http://www.thecollge.co.uk/highereducation/careers/detail/index.php

Cost: Please call 01202 205205 for more information.