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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: CNE2

Computer Networks Engineering with Placement

Southampton, Solent University
Southampton, England
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4 yearsDuration
£19,081Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Computer Networks Engineering with Placement at Southampton, Solent University. Based in Southampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Computer networks play a pivotal role in all organisations, and very few businesses survive without one – meaning well qualified network engineers are in high-demand. This degree will support you to develop an in-depth understanding of the major components and principles underpinning computer network technologies – ready to start a fascinating career as a computer network engineer. In partnership with the Cisco Networking Academy, the course will equip you with the practical skills required to design, implement, secure and manage computer network systems for business and industry – ranging ... International tuition fees are £19,081 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 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Networking Fundamentals and Protocols
Cisco Routing and Switching
Network Security and Cryptography
Enterprise Network Design and Implementation
Network Administration and Management
Cybersecurity Operations and Threat Analysis
Python Programming for Network Engineers
Industrial Placement Year
UCAS Code:CNE2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

28 - 31 points

UCAS Points104

🗣️ 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

£19,081

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£76,324

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 — Southampton, Solent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,000£32,000
3 years£19,500£25,000£31,000
5 years£23,500£30,500£38,500

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 22% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£32,000

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

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
25%Work & Study
25%Seeking Work
30%Professional Jobs
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
84%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Southampton, Solent University

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