Network Engineering BSc Hons Degree in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus. This is a one-year full-time top-up programme for graduates who have completed the Foundation Degree in Network Engineering (Cyber Security) at the same college. You'll build on your existing technical knowledge, developing advanced networking, hardware, and professional skills to meet current industry expectations. Cyber security is one of the most in-demand areas in computing, and this network engineering BSc Hons Degree qualification prepares you to work at a high level in the field.
Who this course is for
Building on the College's success in delivering networking programmes generally, the BSc Network Engineering (Cyber Security) provides a specialist route in one of the most in-demand disciplines within contemporary computing. With the BSc Network Engineering (Cyber Security) programme you will develop technical and professional skills with which you will meet the current expectations of industry. The skills you will develop include the ability to: Apply networking and hardware skills that will enable the connection, control and configuration of various devices, using both traditional and wireless connectivityProtect individual systems and corporate infrastructures from unauthorised and illegal hacking and industrial espionageUtilise a range of professional and open source penetration testing tools to evaluate systems securityDevelop specialist Cyber Security skills to prepare Information Security Professionals for a range of in-demand industry rolesWork independently and as part of a team, the ability to take instruction and work to deadlines, communication and adaptabilityBe creative, use initiative and develop problem solving skillsUndertake a work placement and apply the full range of technical and professional skills acquired during the foundation degree in a real world contextEnrolling on this two-year programme will enable you to take the first steps to becoming a Cyber Security professional, a field in which there is now an ever-increasing demand for highly skilled IT individuals capable of preventing or, at the very least, mitigating the effects of a cyber attack. To this end, this two-year foundation programme will see you engage with the latest technologies to understand and explore hacking in an ethical context. You will use vulnerability scanners and penetration testing tools to detect, establish and mitigate organisational security risks in a simulated environment.
Entry requirements
Only applicants that have successfully completed the Foundation Degree in Network Engineering (Cyber Security) with Blackpool and The Fylde College can progress to this top up programme.
What you will learn
You'll apply advanced networking and hardware skills to real technical problems.
You'll develop specialist knowledge in cyber security within a network engineering context.
You'll build professional skills aligned to current industry expectations.
You'll analyse and evaluate network security challenges at degree level.
You'll demonstrate technical competence across contemporary computing disciplines.
How you will learn
Teaching is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day over one year. You'll learn through a combination of lectures, practical sessions, and project work. Assessment methods are set at degree level and will include coursework, technical projects, and written assignments. Full details of assessment requirements will be confirmed by the centre before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Cyber Security Analyst: monitor and protect networks from threats
Network Engineer: design and manage organisational network infrastructure
Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst: detect and respond to security incidents
Network Security Engineer: implement and maintain secure network systems
IT Infrastructure Engineer: oversee servers, networks, and connectivity
Penetration Tester: test systems for vulnerabilities on behalf of organisations
Postgraduate Certificate or MSc in Cyber Security: deepen specialist knowledge at master's level and strengthen your position for senior technical or management roles.
CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification: industry-recognised credentials that many employers look for in cyber security roles.
Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status via BCS: a professional benchmark for experienced IT practitioners.
