BSc Computer Networks & Security
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, with a focus on computer networks and security. Core topics include programming, computer architecture, embedded systems, data analysis, project management, and communication and writing. The programme includes a foundation year and carries Cisco accreditation. Students complete an honours degree project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 82%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 76%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 22%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Software Development
- Investigating IT
- Problem-solving for Computing
- Study Skills 1 - Learning How to Learn
- Study Skills 2 - Developing Academic Skills
- Foundation Mathematics
- The Computing Challenge
- Introduction to Networking
- Programming
- Computer Systems and Security
- Systems Analysis and Database Design
- Web Technologies
- The Agile Professional
- Introduction to Network Routing
- Information Security Management
- Network Management
- Interacting with the Internet of Things
- Cyber Security
- Wireless and Mobile Networks
- Honours Degree Project
- Advanced Network Routing
- Penetration Testing
- Cloud Computing
- Advanced Cyber Security
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Networks & Security at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £40,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Networks & Security at University of Lancashire do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Networks & Security at University of Lancashire?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Networks & Security at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Networks & Security at University of Lancashire accredited?
Yes. 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 Networks & Security at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Networks & Security at University of Lancashire?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.