BSc Computer Networking
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Networking, a computer science degree focused on the technical aspects of network installation, configuration, and systems administration. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, and Project Management. The programme is fully accredited by the British Computer Society, enabling graduates to qualify for chartered IT professional status. The first year introduces foundational subjects through Mathematics and concepts for computational thinking, Databases and computer networks, Principles of programming and data structures, and Principles of information security. The second year advances technical knowledge with Networking, Wireless communications and networking, Information security management, and Switching and routing. The final year covers complex concepts through Advanced networking, Research methodologies and emerging technologies, and Agile project management, culminating in the independent Undergraduate project.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent.
What students say
Based on about 53 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 55%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 32%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 54%
- London: 18%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics and concepts for computational thinking
- Databases and computer networks
- Principles of programming and data structures
- Principles of information security
- Networking
- Wireless communications and networking
- Information security management
- Switching and routing
- Advanced networking
- Research methodologies and emerging technologies
- Agile project management
- Undergraduate project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Networking at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £43,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Networking at University of Bedfordshire do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Networking at University of Bedfordshire?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Networking at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Networking at University of Bedfordshire?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 32% left higher education.