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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: H601

Computer Networking

University of the West of Scotland
Paisley, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£15,500Per Year (Intl)
£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Computer Networking at University of the West of Scotland. Based in Paisley, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. OVERVIEW Computer networks help keep all aspects of modern life connected. BSc (Hons) Computer Networking aims to provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to work in this exciting and ever-evolving field.In this programme you’ll discover how networking hardware and software work together to keep people and organisations connected, and support the wide range of services we expect our networks to provide.You will cover the curriculum of the CCNA professional certification, exploreWindows and Unix/Linux system administration and learn about data security and network manage... International tuition fees are £15,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Computer Networking Fundamentals
Network Hardware and Infrastructure
TCP/IP Protocol Architecture
System Administration and Linux
Network Security and Cybersecurity
Wireless Networks and Virtualisation
Network Management and Administration
Final Year Project
UCAS Code:H601
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCD

For year 2 entry, BBC including Computing or evidence of programming

International Baccalaureate

24 points

For year 2, 28 points, including Computing or evidence of programming

UCAS Points88

🗣️ 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

£15,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£62,000

Home Student Fee

£9,250

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 the West of Scotland

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£25,500£34,500
3 years£17,000£22,000£28,000
5 years£20,000£26,500£35,000

UK subject average: £29,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 25% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£29,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£29,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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

65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
60%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
91%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of the West of Scotland

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