About Computer Networks Bsc (hons) in University of Portsmouth

From the Internet to cloud computing, social networking, and multimedia streaming, computer networks play a vital role in all aspects of business, government and public services.

On this professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Computer Networks degree course, you’ll learn to develop and manage sophisticated computer networks solutions and get hands on with the latest technologies to make a mark on the future of the industry. You’ll also have the option to join our Cisco Networking Academy to add an industry-recognised Cisco certification to your degree.

With the current shortage of networking and IT professionals, your skill set will be in high demand across many sectors when you graduate, opening doors to careers in roles such as network architect, consultant and developer.

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) which means that it meets all of the academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). You’ll also be able progress to Chartered Engineer status with further study and experience.

This accreditation also lets potential employers know that this course gives you the relevant skills and abilities you need to work in the computer networks industry when you graduate. This gives you an edge over students who didn’t do an accredited course when you’re applying for jobs.

We also pay Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) student membership fees for all of our students.

Careers and opportunities

What can you do with a Computer Networks degree?

After the course, you could work in many industries, for example:

• consumer and professional electronics
• pharmaceuticals and health care
• defence
• broadcasting and telecommunications
• IT development and consulting
• banking and finance

Graduates from this course have gone on to work for well-known companies such as:

• Cisco
• IBM
• HP
• Microsoft
• KPMG
• PWC
• BAE Systems
• Morgan Stanley
• Deutsche Bank
• Barclays

Our Employability and Careers service will be on hand throughout your studies and for up to 5 years after you graduate to give you help and support with finding a job and developing your career.

Academic qualification equivalents

• If you have an average of 75% or above in the 12 Standard (State Board) examinations or 70% in the Central Board, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree. You must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: A minimum of IELTS band 6.0, with no component below 5.5.
• TOEFL iBT: For most of our Bachelor's degrees, you need a score of 79 with a minimum of:18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing Some courses, especially those with a high level of discussion and writing, require higher scores. You can see course-specific details on the individual course pages.
• PTE:  54 points, with a minimum of 51 in each component.

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