Gain a comprehensive, employability-focused understanding of computer networking that will prepare you for your first professional role in the IT sector.
It’s possible to combine placement and foundation year options if you study this course in Peterborough. Contact us to discuss what you can do, or choose your preferred option when you apply.
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Develop your skills in network design, implementation, maintenance and security at ARU Peterborough.
Using material from Microsoft and Cisco, you'll undertake real-world applications of networking technologies and build skills in configuring and managing switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless networks. You'll also experience multi-disciplinary team-working which mirrors real-world practice.
When you graduate, you’ll have learned the essential skills in demand in the IT sector.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
With our increasing reliance on computer networks to keep all areas of life running smoothly, this degree can open up a range of exciting career opportunities.
You have the option to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or CompTIA Network+ exams following completion of this course, allowing you to explore roles in network administration, network engineering, cybersecurity, or cloud computing.
Develop the knowledge and skills to work as part of a project team, or independently, on innovative projects.
As a student at ARU Peterborough you'll learn about – and apply – the concepts of computer networking, software development, database design, and web design. You'll also explore cyber security, and the role of computers in forensic investigation.
With an awareness of professional and ethical aspects of the IT industry, you’ll build transferable skills and competencies to support you in your career.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.
It’s possible to combine placement and foundation year options. Contact us to discuss what you can do, or choose your preferred option when you apply.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
Professional Lead for the faculty of Creative and Digital Arts and Sciences
Senior Lecturer Practitioner
Lecturer
Computing Lecturer
Professional Skills Tutor - Computing
As a Computer Networking student at ARU Peterborough, you’ll use specialist labs and equipment.
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