Networked Systems Engineering
UK & EU Students
Course Details
UCAS Code:I120
Classification:BEng/BEng (Hons)
Course Duration:3-4 Years
Course Start Date:16 September 2013
Course Mode:Full Time
Subject Area:Computing
Course Fees
Students from England, Wales or Northern Ireland
| Year | Fee | Description/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012/13 | £7000.00 | Annual fee. Refer to www.saas.gov.uk to apply for support. Find out more about bursaries and scholarships at http://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/scholarships/undergraduate/. |
Students from Scotland and the rest of the EU
| Year | Fee | Description/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contact us | ||
Minimum Entry Requirements
HigherBBBC
A-LevelCCC
ILCBBB at Higher grade
UCAS Tariff230 points minimum
Recommended Subjects
English (S Grade)
Summer SchoolIf required, Summer School is available for Mathematics.
Essential Subjects
Mathematics or Computing (Higher
Direct Entry Year 215 credit HNC Computer Networking or Computing.
HNC must include an A in
the graded unit and appropriate Mathematics unit.
Other relevant computing HNC programmes may be considered - please contact Admissions Office for further detail.
HNC must include an A in
the graded unit and appropriate Mathematics unit.
Other relevant computing HNC programmes may be considered - please contact Admissions Office for further detail.
Direct Entry Year 3HND Computer Networking & Internet Technology or Computing: Technical Support.
HND must include an A in the graded unit, Routing Technology and appropriate Mathematics unit.
Other relevant computing HND programmes may be considered - please contact Admissions Office for further detail.
HND must include an A in the graded unit, Routing Technology and appropriate Mathematics unit.
Other relevant computing HND programmes may be considered - please contact Admissions Office for further detail.
Non UK/EU Students
Course Details
UCAS Code:I120
Classification:BEng/BEng (Hons)
Course Duration:3-4 Years
Course Start Date:16 September 2013
Course Mode:Full Time
Subject Area:Computing
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Description/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contact us | ||
Minimum Entry Requirements
Visa InformationOverseas students are not permitted on a student visa to study on a part-time basis. If you are here on another visa you may be able to study on a part-time basis.
Direct Entry Year 215 credit HNC Computer Networking or Computing.
HNC must include an A in
the graded unit and appropriate Mathematics unit.
Other relevant computing HNC programmes may be considered - please contact Admissions Office for further detail.
HNC must include an A in
the graded unit and appropriate Mathematics unit.
Other relevant computing HNC programmes may be considered - please contact Admissions Office for further detail.
Direct Entry Year 3HND Computer Networking & Internet Technology or Computing: Technical Support.
HND must include an A in the graded unit, Routing Technology and appropriate Mathematics unit.
Other relevant computing HND programmes may be considered - please contact Admissions Office for further detail.
HND must include an A in the graded unit, Routing Technology and appropriate Mathematics unit.
Other relevant computing HND programmes may be considered - please contact Admissions Office for further detail.
Further Education Students
Course Details
UCAS Code:I120
Classification:BEng/BEng (Hons)
Course Duration:3-4 Years
Course Start Date:16 September 2013
Course Mode:Full Time
Subject Area:Computing
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Description/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contact us | ||
Minimum Entry Requirements
For entry requirementsContact us for a copy of our FE Supplement.
Direct Entry Year 215 credit HNC Computer Networking or Computing.
HNC must include an A in
the graded unit and appropriate Mathematics unit.
Other relevant computing HNC programmes may be considered - please contact Admissions Office for further detail.
HNC must include an A in
the graded unit and appropriate Mathematics unit.
Other relevant computing HNC programmes may be considered - please contact Admissions Office for further detail.
Direct Entry Year 3HND Computer Networking & Internet Technology or Computing: Technical Support.
HND must include an A in the graded unit, Routing Technology and appropriate Mathematics unit.
Other relevant computing HND programmes may be considered - please contact Admissions Office for further detail.
HND must include an A in the graded unit, Routing Technology and appropriate Mathematics unit.
Other relevant computing HND programmes may be considered - please contact Admissions Office for further detail.
Programme Description
The rapid growth in Local Area Network and Internet usage has led to a significant shift in the
overall range of skills required in providing for the successful implementation and use of Information Systems within an organisation.
There is a significant demand for well qualified and professional staff who can design, support and administer all aspects of the wide range of IT infrastructure and Information System Technologies utilised within all businesses and organisations.
overall range of skills required in providing for the successful implementation and use of Information Systems within an organisation.
There is a significant demand for well qualified and professional staff who can design, support and administer all aspects of the wide range of IT infrastructure and Information System Technologies utilised within all businesses and organisations.
Why Choose This Programme?
This programme is concerned with supporting the business IT infrastructure which is required to run the software systems used to meet business and organisational needs. In terms of the main areas of IT infrastructure support, it centres on the (Specification, Design, Deployment, Management and Security of) Network Infrastructure and Client-Server system components required to meet business and organisational needs.
You will focus upon the skills necessary for the design, deployment and support of such infrastructures as they form the backbone upon which organisational computer systems depend.
You will focus upon the skills necessary for the design, deployment and support of such infrastructures as they form the backbone upon which organisational computer systems depend.
What You'll Learn
Year 1
Discrete Mathematics, Integrated Design Project 1, Introduction to Computer Architecture, Introduction to Computer Systems Development, Introduction to Database Development, Introduction to Network Technology, Introduction to Switched and Wireless Networks, Introduction to Web Development, Principles of Programmable Systems, Security Landscape
Year 2
Designing Secure Networks, Digital Forensics Essentials & Incident Response, Integrated Design Project 2, Operating Systems & Security, Routing Fundamentals, Software Development for Engineers
Year 3
Advanced Routing, Scalable Campus Networking, Data Communications and Transmission Systems, Enterprise Systems Engineering, Quantitative Modelling and Cryptography, Integrated Design Project 3
Year 4
Honours Research and Project Methods, Honours Project, Simulating Multimedia Networks, Pervasive Grids & Services, Professionalism in Practice, Network Troubleshooting, Optimising Converged Networks and QoS
Work Placement
The programme features an optional one-year sandwich placement which can be undertaken after completion of Year 3. The placement consists of a year of practical paid work experience in a suitable company position. The different types of posts undertaken can be of
quite a diverse range but will always relate to your area of study. Recently students have been placed with companies such as IBM, Dell Corporation, National Australia Group, The
Royal Bank of Scotland, Strathclyde Police among others. Undertaking the placement can provide valuable experience to enhance your career prospects following your graduation.
quite a diverse range but will always relate to your area of study. Recently students have been placed with companies such as IBM, Dell Corporation, National Australia Group, The
Royal Bank of Scotland, Strathclyde Police among others. Undertaking the placement can provide valuable experience to enhance your career prospects following your graduation.
Assessment
Assessment methods used to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes include examinations, coursework, class tests, presentations, computer-based exercises and written reports.
Professional Accreditation
The School of Engineering and Computing is an accredited Cisco Academy. The curriculum material from the professionally recognised Cisco Certified Network Associate qualification and Cisco Certified Network Professional is integrated into this programme. With additional work and assessments, you can work to complete these Cisco Certified qualifications.
International Study/Exchanges
The School of Engineering and Computing has numerous European Exchange agreements through which opportunities are available to study a semester at a partner institution.
Career Opportunities
The networking industry is a very significant overall employer within the IT industry with around one third of the UK IT workforce employed in support roles. The industry is also becoming increasingly complex with demand in all areas of infrastructure and networking skills, with particular need for security, wireless and mobile specialist skills.
Assessment Methods
Students who follow this programme of study can expect to be taught in the best suite of network and security engineering labs in Scotland, and possibly the UK, providing an unmatched hands-on learning experience. Our substantial Netlab system allows us to offer remote access to our equipment which lets you undertake many of our practical labs off-campus.
Web based conferencing tools such as CISCO WebEx will allow our part-time students to engage with our tutorial and seminar sessions. Our full-time students engage in laboratory or tutorial activity through their working week.
Web based conferencing tools such as CISCO WebEx will allow our part-time students to engage with our tutorial and seminar sessions. Our full-time students engage in laboratory or tutorial activity through their working week.
Teaching Methods
Our programme places a significant emphasis on developing your advanced practical technical skills and then benchmarking these against industry standard professional qualifications, allowing us to assess you by a number of different methods, depending on the nature of the module studied.
We will also develop the soft skills expected by your future employer as well as writing, research and team working skills and in keeping with the relevant nature of this course, you will solve realistic problems drawn from industry where you will use these skills. Guests from our industrial partners will also come in to deliver lectures throughout the course.
In your third year, you will have the opportunity to undertake an industrial placement and continue to your Honours year at the end of this period.
We will also develop the soft skills expected by your future employer as well as writing, research and team working skills and in keeping with the relevant nature of this course, you will solve realistic problems drawn from industry where you will use these skills. Guests from our industrial partners will also come in to deliver lectures throughout the course.
In your third year, you will have the opportunity to undertake an industrial placement and continue to your Honours year at the end of this period.
Employment Details
In the past out students have secured placements with companies of the stature of; IBM, Dell Corporation, National Australia Group, The Royal Bank of Scotland and Strathclyde Police amongst others. There is also the option to study abroad under our Erasmus Exchange Programme.
Our course will prepare you for entering the communication networks and security engineering sectors, an industry which employs one in the three of all jobs within the IT sector. This sector is becoming increasingly complex, with particular need for security, wireless and mobile specialist skills. Our graduates could find themselves working in IT/Network infrastructure support or as a network engineer.
Our course will prepare you for entering the communication networks and security engineering sectors, an industry which employs one in the three of all jobs within the IT sector. This sector is becoming increasingly complex, with particular need for security, wireless and mobile specialist skills. Our graduates could find themselves working in IT/Network infrastructure support or as a network engineer.
Fee Information
Glasgow Caledonian University is one of the UK’s most dynamic and diverse higher education institutions, with a tradition of welcoming students from all walks of life. As such, the University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to ensure all students have an equal chance of success. The fees and funding that are relevant to you also depend on where you lived before coming to university.
To make things as simple as possible we have information on all of this, including links to our award winning student support team, available at www.gcu.ac.uk/money.
To make things as simple as possible we have information on all of this, including links to our award winning student support team, available at www.gcu.ac.uk/money.
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