The program blends academic rigour with practical skills and incorporates the Cisco Certified Network Associate curriculum for small and medium-sized networks. You will develop both practical skills in designing and building networks, as well as expertise in five key areas of network management: fault, configuration, accounting, performance and security. For each of these, you will learn about available protocols and how to analyse different models and standards. At the same time, the course covers all the fundamentals of computing. Topics include web applications, database systems, programming and software development.

- 112 UCAS points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (e.g. 1 x AVCE double award). - A maximum of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications. - Three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you have studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above. - If English is not your first language, English language qualification is needed.