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FdSc Computing (Networked Systems): University of Brighton

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Degree 
FdSc
Address
FdSc Computing (Networked Systems): University of Brighton, School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics, Admissions office, University of Brighton, Watts Building, Lewes road, Brighton, BN2 4GJ, Brighton, United Kingdom
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Subject
Computer Science
Course Language(s) 
English
Course Beginning 
September
Duration 
2 years full time; min 3 years part time
Scholarship and Grants 

http://www.brighton.ac.uk/money

Telephone 
+44 (0) 1273 642428
Fax 
+44 (0) 1273 642405
E-mail 

cmis...@brighton.ac.uk

Website 
http://www.brighton.ac.uk/cem/



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Course details

This course is suitable for students specifically interested in studying networking and prepares you to start a career in networking design and/or organisation. It is a two-year foundation degree course based at our partner college, City College Brighton and Hove.

Areas of study

You will learn practical skills through project work including taking computer systems apart and then putting the parts back together. You will also experiment with connecting groups of computers into a network with routers, using different protocols. The skills to administer networks are taught and core subjects such as programming, databases and requirement analysis.

Career and progression opportunities

After successfully completing the course you will be ready to start a career as a network technician in a medium to large company, this would probably be as part of a team of technicians. Alternatively you could choose to top-up your qualification to an honours degree in computer science or software engineering.

Entry requirements

  • A-levels: 160 UCAS tariff points, from a minimum of one 12-unit or two 6-unit qualifications. Relevant A-level subject. Level 3 Key Skills will count towards the tariff score. General Studies will count towards the tariff score. General Studies will count towards the tariff score.
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 points, certificates considered.
  • QAA-approved access course: acceptable.
  • GCSE (minimum grade C): at least 3 subjects including English language and mathematics.
  • For non-native speakers of English: IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing.

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