Computer networks provide the supporting infrastructure for the global internet. National and international businesses as well as home users need computer networks to function securely, efficiently and cost effectively.

You will learn the theory and technical skills to be able to graduate as a network engineering specialist, ready for a career as a developer, designer, manager or administrator of these highly complex networked systems.

Case study and problem solving activities, often in groups, allow you to deepen your understanding through an active learning approach.

Problem solving is a key component of many activities and you are encouraged to be a reflective learner in preparation for life long learning.

You are closely supported and monitored by module leaders and the course team to ensure the required skills are developed. You learn through

• lectures

• tutorials

• practical lab sessions