MComp (Hons) Computer Security And Network

Modern businesses depend on their network infrastructure and so it is essential they are professionally managed. This integrated Masters degree takes you beyond technical network administration to integrate IT management, security and forensics, project management, network theory and practice. Developing both the technical and managerial perspectives to be able to exploit the network as a strategic resource, you will work on real life projects and be introduced to the latest industry-standard equipment within a lively and highly effective learning environment. You will graduate as a networking and security specialist with the in-depth professional knowledge demanded by employers in this sector.

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specific subjects are required, plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

Please note, for all programmes in the Department of Computer Science, a level 2 numeracy qualification is not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in Mathematics.

Example Offers

Some examples of how you can achieve 112-120 UCAS Tariff points are detailed below.

• A Level: BBC-BBB;
• BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM);
• T Level: Overall grade of Merit;
• International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points;
• Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

You need to complete credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/courses/computer-security-and-networks/

You can join one of the following careers:

• Computer and Information Research Scientists
• Computer Programmer
• Computer Systems Analysts
• Computer System Administrator