Networked Systems Engineering

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.

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.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline As soon as possible Tuition fee

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Not specified Start date September 2015 Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible

Course Content

• 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.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 60(Grade C)

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

• Higher: BBBC
• A-Level: CCC
• ILC: BBB at Higher grade
• UCAS Tariff: 230 points minimum
• Recommended Subjects: English (S Grade)
• Summer School: If required, Summer School is available for Mathematics.
• Essential Subjects: Mathematics or Computing (Higher)

Direct Entry Year 2:

15 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.

Direct Entry Year 3:

HND 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.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Glasgow Caledonian University.

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.