Computer Networks and Security BSc (Hons)
De Montfort UniversityLeicester, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course aims to meet the increasing demands for combining computer networks, security and programming expertise raised by the growing adoption of the next-generation network services.
Key highlights
- Combines computer networks, security and programming expertise in one course
- Focuses on skills demanded by next-generation network services
- Optional placement year available, extending the course to four years
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Typical offer UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.
- A-level: BBC — Typical offer UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — …details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above includ…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit
- GCSE: 4/C or above — to include English, Mathematics, English Language
Scholarships
Global Access Scholarship
Undergraduate - £2,000. Postgraduate - £3,000. Global Access Scholarship offering is a £3,500 discount.
Global Partnerships Scholarship
Sanctuary Scholarship
Stephen Lawrence Professional Scholarship
There are three scholarships available. Each scholarship provides: 50% off the cost of tuition fees, and £3,500 cash bursary each academic year.
Careers this course leads to
- Network engineer
- Cyber security analyst
- Network security engineer
- Penetration tester
- Systems administrator
- Security operations centre analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,300
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to De Montfort University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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