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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: G450

Computer Networks and Security

De Montfort University
Leicester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,300Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
76%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by De Montfort University, the BSc Computer Networks and Security provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This degree programme will equip graduates who are capable of meeting the increasing demands for combining computer networks, security, and programming expertise raised by the growing adoption of the Next-Generation Network (NGN) services, e.g., VoIP, and Next Generation Network Model, i.e., SDN and NFV, where network devices have turned to be a programmable virtual entity on the cloud. In addition to core computer science and cyber security modules, this course includes key networking modules prepared carefully according to the new Cisco certification path, in consultation with our Cisco p... International tuition fees are £17,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Network Fundamentals and Protocols
Cybersecurity Principles and Threats
Network Architecture and Design
Routing and Switching Technologies
Network Security Implementation
Software Defined Networking and Virtualisation
Industrial Network Management and Operations
UCAS Code:G450
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

26 points

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,900

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£31,000
3 years£22,000£27,500£34,000
5 years£26,500£35,000£47,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 14% below UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
76%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
81%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About De Montfort University

De Montfort University offers Computer Networks and Security as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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