BSc Computer Networking
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Networking, an undergraduate computer science degree focusing on network infrastructure, system administration, and data security. The course is professionally recognised by the British Computer Society and covers the curriculum for the Cisco Certified Network Associate professional certification.
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Entry requirements
Year 1 -- Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points) including Mathematics/Applications of Mathematics, Physics or Computing; Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) including Mathematics/Applications of Mathematics, Physics or Computing; Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points), PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy Foundation Apprenticeship UWS Next Steps to University module Top-Up LEAPS; A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff Points) including Mathematics, Physics or Computing; T Level: Full T Level with Grade P (A*-C) (96 Tariff points) including Mathematics, Physics or Computing; Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H4 including Mathematics, Physics or Computing at H3 or above; International Baccalaureate: 24 points including Mathematics, Physics or Computing at Higher Level; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM with Grades BBB | Year 2 -- Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Computing or evidence of programming; A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Computing or evidence of programming; T Level: Full T Level with Grade M (120 Tariff points) in relevant subject or with evidence of programming; International Baccalaureate: 28 points including Computing or evidence of programming; SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Computing: Technical Support; Computing (Internetworking); BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM | Year 3 -- SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Computing: Technical Support; Computing (Internetworking); Networking & Cyber Security; Cyber Security; Computing: Network Computing; Computing: Networking; Computer Networking & Internet Technology
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide 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%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 400 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 94%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 10%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 80%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Networking at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £33,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £11,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Networking at University of the West of Scotland do next?
85% 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 the West of Scotland?
88% 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 the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is CCD at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Networking at University of the West of Scotland accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Networking at University of the West of Scotland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Networking at University of the West of Scotland?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.