About this Course

The BSc (Hons) Computer and Network Technology programme is designed to provide a challenging programme for students to demonstrate their full potential with respect to computer networking, software development and computer hardware in relation to modern digital communications systems.

The programme is the same as that offered at the home campus in NU in the UK and aims to:

• produce graduates of Computer and Network Technology with the necessary skills and attributes to take up careers in industry and commerce as computer and network engineers in the IT industry.
  
• produce graduates who can analyse hardware, software and network based system requirements to specify, implement and outline computer based network systems.
  
• equip students with an awareness of technology in the wider economical, professional, legal, ethical and social context.
  
• be current, relevant and informed by staff, professional experience, consultancy and research.
  

Programme Structure

Course Duration

MDIS Advanced Diploma in Information Technology students will start at Year 2 of a 3-year degree programme in the UK. Graduates from the Polytechnics holding relevant Diplomas will also qualify to start at Year 2.

To be awarded the BSc (Hons) Computer and Network Technology, students are required to complete 10 modules and an individual project for a total of 240 credits. Exemption modules may be allowed during the matriculation process and is at the discretion of Northumbria University.

Therefore the minimum period of candidature will be:

a) 16 months for Full-time programme

b) 20 months for Part-time programme

Upon completion, students will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Computer and Network Technology by Northumbria University, UK.

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