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Computer Networks Engineering (with Foundation Year)

Study level:
Undergraduate
Awarded by:
The University of Northampton

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Study mode:
Full-time
Qualification:
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Duration:
4 Years
Start date:
15/09/2025
Campus:
Main Site
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Course summary

The Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) offers a new and exciting route into studying for a degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance.

If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the admissions requirements we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year programme which includes an Integrated Foundation Year. The Integrated Foundation Year will help you develop the theoretical/practical and academic skills you need, in order to successfully progress to the full award.

Featuring a reduced tuition fee in the first year, our four-year courses will enable you to successfully follow the degree pathway of your choice while gaining essential study skills. The foundation year of your chosen degree will be studied on a full-time basis and is aimed at supporting the transition to higher education. Years two, three and four are then studied as a standard degree programme.

By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

  • You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.

  • Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop* to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).

  • At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2024 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2024**

  • Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.

  • Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.

The Northampton Employment Promise

  • We’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.

✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information
✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information

Modules

Stage 1a:
• Transition to University – Learning to Learn (compulsory)
• Investigating Your Subject (compulsory)
• Foundations in Physical Sciences (compulsory)
• Negotiated Learning Project (compulsory)

Stage 1b
• Computer Systems (Compulsory)
• Computer Communications (Compulsory)
• Web Development (Compulsory)
• Software Engineering Fundamentals (Compulsory)
• Problem Solving and Programming (Compulsory)
• Mathematics for Computer Science (Compulsory)

Stage 2
• Computer Networks (Compulsory)
• Microprocessor and Internet of Things (IoT) (Compulsory)
• Group Project (Compulsory)
• Mobile Application Development (Compulsory)
• Digital Communications (Compulsory)
• Cloud Computing and Big Data (Compulsory)

OPTIONAL PLACEMENT YEAR
• Learning Through Work (WBL) (Designated)

Stage 3
• Computing Project Dissertation (Compulsory)
• Cloud and Advanced Network Technologies (Compulsory)
• Cyber Security and Applied Cryptography (Compulsory)
• Advanced AI and Applications (Compulsory)
• Mobile Computing (Compulsory)

Module information is quoted for 2023 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
I121
Institution code:
N38
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
I121
Institution code:
N38
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 64 points

A level - DEE - DD

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP

Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits

Scottish Higher - CCCC - BCC

AS

Accepted towards tariff requirements

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Accepted on its own at Merit Merit or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Accepted towards tariff requirements

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Accepted towards tariff requirements

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - MPP

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

Accepted on its own at Merit Merit or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications

Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)

Accepted towards tariff requirements

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements

Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)

Accepted towards tariff requirements

Scottish Advanced Higher - DD

Individual Advanced Highers can be accepted with Scottish Highers towards tariff requirements

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements

Extended Project

Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H4, H4, H4

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - P3, P3, P3

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MPP

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

Accepted on its own at Merit Merit or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications

OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma

Accepted towards tariff requirements

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma

Accepted towards tariff requirements

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma

Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements

OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate

Accepted towards tariff requirements

AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)

Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)

Accepted towards tariff requirements

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)

Accepted on its own at Merit Merit or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh) - MPP

T Level - Pass (D or E)

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£9250Year 1
England£9250Year 1
Northern Ireland£9250Year 1
Scotland£9250Year 1
Wales£9250Year 1
Channel Islands£9250Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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