BSc (Honours) Computer Networks

at Sheffield Hallam University

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

 

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

 

Year 1

Compulsory modules

 

Module	Credits
Computer Systems And Architecture	20
Introduction To Computer And Information Security	20
Network Fundamentals	40
Professionalism And Employability Skills	20
Programming Fundamentals	20

 

Year 2

Compulsory modules

 

Module	Credits
Database Administration And Security	20
Enterprise Networks	40
Network Server Management And Configuration	20
Project Based Learning	20
Web Application Development	20

 

Year 3

Optional modules

 

Module	Credits
Placement Year	-

 

Final year

Compulsory modules

 

Module	Credits
Enterprise Applications Management	20
Network Design And Management	20
Network Security	20
Project (Network, Cyber And Forensics)	40

 

Elective modules

 

Module	Credits
Data Storage	20
Offensive Forensics	20

 

 

UCAS points

• 112

 

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:

• BBC at A Level.
• DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
• A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies

 

GCSE

• English Language or Literature at grade C or 4
• Maths at grade C or 4

 

• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.

 

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

 

We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.

 

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Home students

 

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

 

† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. 

 

International students

 

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

This course prepares you for a career as a

• applications support analyst
• business consultant
• data storage manager
• information security manager
• infrastructure engineer
• IT engineer
• IT solutions analyst
• network engineer
• sales
• support specialist
• security analyst
• service desk analyst
• software developer
• software engineer
• system administrator
• technical support engineer
• web developer

 

with many now working in senior management roles or as directors of their own companies.