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BSc Network Engineering in Blackpool – Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus

Cost£9,000.00
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Network Engineering BSc Hons Degree in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus, full-time during the day. This is a one-year top-up programme. It builds on your Foundation Degree in Network Engineering (Systems Administration) to develop advanced technical and professional skills in networking, hardware, systems administration, and security. You'll graduate prepared for some of the best-paid roles in computing.

Who this course is for

The BSc Network Engineering (Systems Administration) provides a variety of routes into some of the best paid areas in contemporary computing. The programme will help you develop technical and professional skills with which to meet the current expectations of industry. These 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 espionageConfigure, maintain and recover server based solutions to SMEs and larger corporationsDevelop specialist Systems Administration skills to prepare Network 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 the programme will allow you to take the first steps to becoming a computer networking professional. You will engage with the latest technologies to understand how networks work in our state of the art, CISCO approved labs which are equipped with the latest and best routers and switches. You'll have the chance to explore other contemporary technologies in virtualisation and cloud computing to understand how future systems administration will develop. Remote access to our bank of dedicated VM infrastructure provides opportunities to develop skills beyond what is taught in the classroom. With businesses becoming more reliant upon interconnected systems and networked infrastructures, your newly acquired skills will increasingly be in demand as the number of job roles in computer networking continues to grow.

Entry requirements

Only applicants that have successfully completed the Foundation Degree in Network Engineering (Systems Administration) with Blackpool and The Fylde College can progress to this top up programme.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply networking and hardware skills to connect, configure, and control a range of devices.
  • You'll work with both traditional and wireless connectivity technologies.
  • You'll develop skills in protecting individual systems and corporate networks from security threats.
  • You'll build professional skills that meet current industry expectations.
  • You'll deepen your understanding of systems administration in real computing environments.

How you will learn

Teaching is classroom-based and full-time at the University Centre Campus. You'll learn through a combination of lectures, practical lab sessions, and project work. Assessment methods are set by the programme and will be confirmed by the centre before you start. As a top-up degree, the course is intensive and designed to be completed in one year.

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

  • IT Support Technician - troubleshoot and maintain networks and systems.
  • Network Engineer - design, build, and manage network infrastructure.
  • Systems Administrator - manage servers and IT systems for organisations.
  • Network Security Analyst - protect systems from cyber threats.
  • IT Infrastructure Engineer - plan and support business IT environments.
  • Cloud Network Engineer - manage cloud-based networking solutions.

What you could study next

With a BSc Hons, you could progress to a Master's degree in Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science to move into senior technical or research roles. Professional certifications such as Cisco CCNP or CompTIA Security+ can sit alongside your degree to strengthen your position with employers. Some graduates also pursue chartered status through professional bodies such as BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

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