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Network Engineering Foundation Degree in Blackpool

Cost£10,050.00
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Network Engineering Foundation Degree in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus, full-time during the day.

This is Year 2 of a two-year higher education pathway. To join, you must have completed the Certificate of Higher Education in Computer Science: Software, Networking and AI. The course covers enterprise networking, cloud technologies, network security, and the design and management of modern network infrastructures. It takes one year to complete full-time.

You'll finish with a Foundation Degree in Network Engineering.

Who this course is for

Build on the foundations developed in the Certificate of Higher Education in Computer Science: Software, Networking & AI by progressing onto the Foundation Degree in Network Engineering. This pathway is designed for students who want to develop the technical skills required to design, configure, secure, and manage modern network infrastructures that support businesses, organisations, and digital services. Throughout the course, you will explore enterprise networking, cloud technologies, network security, automation, and infrastructure management through a highly practical, hands-on approach. Working with industry-standard tools and technologies, you will develop the knowledge and confidence needed to support complex network environments while gaining experience of how modern organisations deploy and maintain critical digital systems. Alongside technical modules, you will complete work-based learning activities that help you develop professional skills and gain valuable industry experience. Upon successful completion of the Foundation Degree, you can progress to the BSc (Hons) Network Engineering top-up year, further developing your expertise and preparing for specialist roles within the networking and infrastructure sector.

Entry requirements

To progress onto the Foundation Degree (Year 2) in Network Engineering at Blackpool and The Fylde College, you must have successfully completed the Certificate of Higher Education in Computer Science: Software, Networking & AI (Year 1). Applicants must have: Successfully completed all Level 4 modules within the Computer Science programme.

What you will learn

  • You'll design and configure enterprise network infrastructures.
  • You'll apply security principles to protect modern networks.
  • You'll manage and troubleshoot network systems used by businesses and organisations.
  • You'll explore cloud technologies and how they integrate with network environments.
  • You'll develop skills in supporting digital services through network management.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time during the day. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, practical lab work, and project-based assignments. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks that reflect real network engineering scenarios. The course builds directly on the Level 4 content covered in Year 1.

What you will need to bring

Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Network Technician, supports and maintains network systems for an organisation.
  • IT Infrastructure Technician, keeps business IT systems running day to day.
  • Network Engineer, designs and manages network infrastructure, though senior roles may need further study or experience.
  • Junior Systems Administrator, manages servers and network services within a team.
  • Cloud Support Associate, assists with cloud-based network environments.

What you could study next

  • BEng or BSc in Network Engineering or Computer Networks (Level 6), the natural next step for those wanting a full bachelor's degree and more senior engineering roles.
  • Cisco CCNA or CompTIA Network+ certification, vendor qualifications that strengthen your CV for technical roles.
  • Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship, combines work and study at degree level.
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