Courses / FdSc Network and Communication Technologies,
FdSc Network and Communication Technologies,
- Provider
- University Campus Suffolk
- Course ID
- Part time only
- Summary
- This is a part-time work-based course in which theory and practice associated with network and communications technologies are explored. The main focus of the syllabus is the physical and software set up of local and wider network architectures.
The understanding of the wider environment in which technology is employed is an important aspect of the course, as is the encouraging of students to take responsibility for their own personal and professional development
About the Course
- Target
- Students wishing to become effective in their work situations meeting their employers networking and communication needs.
- Entry requirements
- 200 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent) plus evidence of appropriate employment and employer's support
- Outcome
- While the primary purpose of this course is to equip students to be able to be effective in their work situations, meeting their employers networking and communication needs, they will also be able to progress to an Honours degree
- Qualifications
- FdSc Network and Communication Techinologies
- Content
- Course Structure
The course starts in February each year and runs for two and a half years, including work-based study through the summer periods. In the first year of study students are provided with the fundamental skills and knowledge within the area of network maintenance and configuration. Later modules build on this by exploring subjects such as advanced routing and switching, project management, and network security. Optional modules cover Voice Over IP and Mobile technologies.
Through this study, students are also prepared for the industry recognised CISCO qualifications. In addition, students are encouraged to understand the context in which they work by looking at how business operates and their own personal and professional practice. Finally, all students complete a significant personal development project.
Work Placements
Students are required to be employed within roles where they are responsible for networking or communication management or maintenance. Their workplace experience and practice forms an integral part in the learning process, providing a context for reflection and practice.
Assessment
Students are assessed through a mixture of written assignments, case study reports, presentations, practical skills and knowledge tests, and examinations. Some work involves group working, and students are expected to link their assessment to their work experience. - Cost
- Please contact UCS for details.
- Enrolment
- Please contact the University for details.
- Website
- www.usc.ac.uk
Availability
- Starts
- Each September at the Universities discretion.
- Duration
- Two and a half years part-time.
- Timetable
- Part-time.
- Provider
- University Campus Suffolk
Venues/Contact
UCS Main Campus (View map)
Waterfront Building
Neptune Quay
Ipswich
IP4 1QJ
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone 01473 338000
Email info@ucs.ac.uk
Website http://www.ucs.ac.uk
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