Computer Networking (MSc)

Overview

The MSc in Computer Networking is intended to provide an in-depth understanding of the current and future emerging technologies in computer networking and to underpin the design, analysis and implementation of networks that suits a variety of businesses.

Faculty of Computing

www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/cctm/

Applying and entry

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

The minimum entry requirement will normally be a BEng/BSc (first or second class) in Computer Networking or Telecommunications, or other numerate subject, such as Computer Science, Electronics, Computer Systems Engineering, Computing, etc, that includes networking and/or telecommunications. Applicants with lower classification honours degrees, or with degrees in other disciplines, who also have relevant professional experience in an IT-related environment and/or relevant professional qualifications (such as CCNA) will also be considered and are strongly encouraged to apply. Overseas students are expected to meet the University’s English qualifications requirements.

Course contents

Course structure

The course is divided into three stages:

Stage 1: two core and two optional modules -

Core:

• Advanced Routing Protocols
• Broadband Networks

Optional (choose one):

• Mobile and Digital Broadcasting
• Computer Network Analysis and Simulation

Stage 2: two core and two optional modules -

Core:

• Enterprise Switched Networks
• Research and Development Skills

Optional (choose one):

• Network Security
• Embedded Internet Systems

Stage 3: Communications Dissertation

Read more about the modules

Teaching and learning

Each taught module is organised around the weekly sessions of direct contact. This is expected to be supplemented by directed reading, investigation, and private study. The direct contact includes formal lectures, seminars, demonstrations, case studies, presentations, and supervised tutorials.

Assessment

Most taught modules incorporate substantial ongoing in-course assessment with a formal end-of-module examination. The in-course assessments are intended to be formative and will assess the students attainment in the module objectives that are not readily examinable by a formal unseen examination paper.

Careers

Career opportunities

Businesses and organisations continue to adopt increasingly complex and sophisticated technologies in their network and broadband infrastructures. This rapid change creates new jobs with responsibilities that reflect the changes in technology requiring an increasing level of skills and education. According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics, the demand for Network Specialists/Communications Analysts will grow by 55% between now and 2014. Careers range from the traditional telecommunication professionals to Network design engineer, network developer and in marketing and technical support.