This MSc course is ideal for professionals needing knowledge and experience of advanced networking and research methods, and is also an excellent basis for further studies at doctoral level. It consists of four professional vocational modules, which include Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) materials, and either a final research project or a professional project combined with study of digital forensics drawing together the knowledge and skills you have gained and developing the skills required to address problems systematically.
Key features of the course
• Offers a choice of research or professional routes
• Develops your skill set with the largest Cisco Networking academy in the UK
• Draws on the latest CCNP, CISSP and CCNA-S curriculum
• Provides the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to install, configure and maintain local and wide area networks
• Includes hands-on experience of using online tools and configuring networks.
Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
•Knowledge and understanding
•Cognitive skills
•Practical and professional skills
•Key skills
On completion
On successful completion of the required modules you can be awarded an MSc in Advanced Networking entitling you to use the letters MSc (Adv Netw) (Open) after your name. You will have the opportunity of being presented at a degree ceremony.
You will be awarded the degree with distinction if you obtain:
•a distinction grade in the 60-credit dissertation or project module
•30 credits at distinction grade and at least a further 30 credits at merit grade or higher in the Postgraduate Diploma taught modules required for the degree.
You will be awarded the degree with distinction if you obtain:
•a distinction grade in the compulsory 30-credit project module
•a distinction grade in a 30-credit compulsory module
•30 credits at distinction grade and at least a further 30 credits at merit grade or higher in the Postgraduate Diploma taught modules.