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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: GH46

Network Systems Engineering (Top-up)

University of Sunderland
Sunderland, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Network Systems Engineering (Top-up) at University of Sunderland. Based in Sunderland, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Master the knowledge needed to become a web programmer or software developer. Immerse yourself in Cisco systems and topics such as project management and ethical hacking. Graduate with the skills to work in a range of careers in an ever-evolving and increasingly important sector. BSc (Hons) Network Systems allows you to top-up your existing qualification in just one year. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Routing Protocols
Network Security and Ethical Hacking
Cisco Systems Implementation
Telecommunications Technologies
Project Management for IT
Network Systems Design
Software Development for Networks
Computer Forensics and Digital Investigation
UCAS Code:GH46
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ 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

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,500

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 — University of Sunderland

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£20,000£25,500£31,000
5 years£24,000£30,500£42,500

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 20% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
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 £5,000 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
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
15%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.

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About University of Sunderland

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