Computer Science (Network Communications) BSc(Hons)

Why choose this course?

This course enables you to specialise in networking and the processes of data communications. Professionals with skills in these areas are in demand due to the rapid growth in e-commerce and mobile multimedia computing. The Faculty is also an accredited Cisco Networking Academy.

What will you study?

Our single honours computing courses have a shared first year, which means it's possible to change course once you've found what really suits you. Your specialist network communications studies in Years 2 and 3 cover the core workings of networks, protocols (the set of rules used to send and receive messages), and the interdependent relationship between software and hardware. You can choose to work in industry for a year between Years 2 and 3.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1

• Programming Essentials
• IT Toolbox 1
• IT Toolbox 2
• Business Organisation and Practice
• Systems Analysis and Design 1
• Practical Programming
• Technology and Change
• Group Design Workshop 1

Year 2

• Advanced Programming Concepts
• Systems Analysis and Design 2
• Database Systems
• Network Communications
• Group Design Workshop 2
• Operating Systems
• Information and Project Management
• Network Software

Year 3

• Project (double module)
• Web-based Enterprise Services
• Internet Protocols and Services
• Four option modules (eg Broadband Multimedia Networks, E-Commerce, Mobile Technology, Internet Security, Digital Communication Principles)