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This course will enhance your knowledge of computer networking technologies. Through the use of real-world applications, you will gain an in-depth understanding of advanced and academic computing skills.
The advanced level skills you will acquire will relate to network systems, grid services and distributed networking, wireless networking, distributed and parallel computing networking administration and management, secure data communications, emerging technologies and professional project management.
In addition to the main components of the Masters Degree, you will be given the opportunity to take an optional training course during the summer. Complemented by vendor-supported training, the course covers network management, server configuration and administration, and computer hardware technology.
With this postgraduate qualification, you will be well placed to develop a career as a high-level network designer or administrator. You may also pursue further research in the continually moving areas of computer science and networking technologies.
During the course you will:
Areas of study you may cover on this course include:
The assessment strategy used is a balance of written reports, exams, practical (coursework) assignments and computer based assessment. The method used will depend on the nature of the subject being taught in the unit, and the most appropriate method has been chosen.
Coursework assignments have incorporated formative feedback (as part of our Risk Strategy initiative) so that you can gain an insight into whether your work is meeting the necessary targets.
You must have passed 105 credits before undertaking the MSc project.
The educational aims of this course are as follows:
You will have access to both departmental and University wide support during your studies. From a departmental perspective, you will have access to a personal tutor and you may book informal appointments at any point during the year. You will be expected to see your personal tutor at least twice a year.
From a University standpoint, you will have access to the Student Union, Student Services and the Counselling Service.
For learning related support, you will have access the Disability Advice Service as well as being able to undertake various courses within the Learning Resources Centre.
Students may be required, at the discretion of the Course Leader, to undergo diagnostic testing for academic English language abilities, and may further be required, at the Course Leaders discretion, to participate in academic English support workshops or classes laid on by the University.
Various units incorporate group/team work into their assessment strategy. You will be required to work effectively as part of a group (especially as part of the Professional Project Management unit). Such skills are an important part of any graduate / postgraduate and as such we will aim to provide you with opportunities to develop your teamwork skills.
On completing this course students are likely to progress into the following areas:
Career:
Further study:
Standard:
A good UK honours degree is a computing related subject.
Additional:
For applicants who do not possess a first degree entry onto the course may be granted on the basis of relevant industrial work experience. Such work experience should total 5 or more years.
A foundation degree will be of particular interest if you have completed a Modern Apprenticeship, vocational A levels, BTEC National or equivalent.
Foundation degrees are also particularly suitable if you want to qualify while working.
Many students studying for foundation degrees come to us through work-based routes so you can apply for a foundation degree even if you don’t have traditional academic qualifications.
We welcome applicants with relevant work experience.
We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for both breadth and depth in your current studies as well as enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.
The general requirement is one of the following:
As a general guide, to apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) at the University you need to have completed your high school education and have the required English qualification.
We have students from all the European Union member countries so we are quick to make decisions on most qualifications.
(Please note that applicants on a full student visa are not eligible for part-time study)
We recommend that you apply directly to the University where possible, as this allows us to offer the quickest turnaround time for your application.
Please read the Direct application instructions before completing the course application form.
Application forms for accommodation in the student halls at Bedford campus and Luton campus are available in the Student life section
APL is available for international students applying for undergraduate (Bachelor degree) study. Please do not use this APL form to apply for postgraduate courses.
Use the APL form to tell us about any non-standard qualifications and/or work experience you have that you think should be taken into consideration with your application. `
The APL form should be submitted at the same time as the course application form.
We regret we are unable to process APL forms from students who have not submitted a formal course application form.
Return your completed application to:
University of Bedfordshire
International Admissions
Park Square
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 3JU
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0)1582 489326 (non-EU Students)
F: +44 (0)1582 743469
E: international-admissions@beds.ac.uk
Communication
To help with the development of this you will:
Be given access to a variety of tasks that will develop your oral and written communication skills. Throughout the course you will be asked to perform a variety of written (essay, formal report) and oral (presentations) tasks. Formative feedback as well as summative feedback will be used throughout.
Information Literacy
To help with the development of this you will:
Learn to enhance your understanding and skills with respect to standard desktop applications (MS Excel and Word) as well as developing new skills with respect to specialist software related to the course.
Research and Evaluation
To help with the development of this you will:
Develop your ability to work independently as well as enhancing your reflective skills. You will be set tasks that require you to undertake background research, and at times to evaluate what you have undertaken.
Creativity and Critical Thinking
To help with the development of this you will:
Undertake a significant piece of work (usually the MSc dissertation) which requires you to use your (analytical) problem solving and creative skills in order to develop a solution, and to be able to critically evaluate the work that you have performed.
