Computer Networks and Security, MSc, University of Wales Trinity Saint David

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time	1 year	September	-	-
MSc	Part-time	2 years	September	-	-

About Computer Networks and Security, MSc - at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Course Overview

This programme aims to provide in-depth knowledge and skills in the specialist area of networking. It has been developed in response to the need for personnel equipped with the skills needed to design, implement and troubleshoot an enterprise computer network infrastructure

The course is designed primarily for science and technology graduates who have some prior knowledge of computing and/or networking and who wish to specialise in computer networking.

The School is a Cisco Academy, an Academy Support Centre and an Instructor Training Centre. The School has been delivering Cisco Networking Academy programme since 1999. The Master's programme is blended with Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) curriculum. Cisco is the world's leading network device manufacturer and the CCNP is a prominent professional qualification in the networking industry.

Key Features

The Internet has now become part of our day-to-day life and is growing rapidly even during recessions. An expanding mobile communications backbone (as evinced by the number of smartphones being projected to rise from 500 million in 2011 to 2 billion by 2015) has led to greatly increased mobile internet traffic.

To take advantage of this opportunity, companies will require staff who are skilled in network design, implementation, administration, management and analysis. Students on this programme will also be given an opportunity to study towards industrial qualifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professionals (CCNP).

Modules

Part 1:

Emerging Network Technologies(20 credits)
Implementing IP Routing (20 credits)
IP Switched Networks (20 credits)
Leadership and Management (20 credits)
Network Security (20 credits)
Research Methods and Data Analysis (20 credits)

Part 2:

Major Project (60 credits)

Course Tutor(s)

Tim Bashford
Dr Carlene Campbell
Beverley Holland
Sue Maw
Dr Kapilan Radhakrishnan
Dr Nicola J. Whitehead

Assessment

Student works are assessed through combination of coursework, lab-based practical exams and written examinations. The final mark for some modules may include one or more pieces of course work set and completed during the module. Project work is assessed by a written report and oral presentation. Part 2 requires the student to research and prepare an individual project/dissertation of a substantial nature.

University students who are unable to successfully complete all aspects of the Part 1 may be eligible for a Postgraduate Diploman (120 credits) or Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits).

Career Opportunities

The programme emphasises four key themes within Computer Networking: routing and switching, emerging network technologies, network design, and security. Graduates will undertake a range of tasks associated with networking in organisations, and will be capable developing sophisticated solutions to networking problems. It is anticipated that graduates in the field of computer networks would be able to find employment in a number of different areas, including routing and switching, network design, VoIP, and security.

It is expected that graduates would seek positions such as:

Network Administrators
Network Associates
Network Engineers
Senior Network Engineers
Network Support Engineers
Security Engineers
Systems Engineers
Network Specialists
Network Analysts

Related Courses

Computer Networks

Entry requirements

Entry Criteria

Applicants require an Honours Degree (2.2 or above) or advanced qualification in Computer Science or cognate discipline from a UK University or recognised overseas institution, or industrial experience in Computer Networking and an Honours Degree.

Where English is not your first language, we ask that you hold an Academic IELTS test with a score of at least 6.0 (no element less than 5.5) or TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 (213 for computer based test).

Cisco CCNA is recommended.

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