BSc (Hons) Computer Networks

  • Industrial Placement
  • International students can apply

A variety of delivery methods are adopted to achieve the intended learning outcomes. Broadly speaking, these are:

  • Lectures are used to deliver theoretical background knowledge and principles, and develop conceptual understanding
  • Workshops put principles into practice and develop practical skills
  • Case studies are used to develop your ability to apply your knowledge and develop skills
  • Group work is used to develop team working and professional skills
  • Projects enable you to apply what you have learnt to a realistic problem
  • Professional issues are delivered through the combination of a dedicated module to provide a broad context and other modules to provide a specific context that relates theory to your own practical experiences and career plans
  • Key skills (for example communication and ICT) are developed throughout the programme

Assessment

Varied assessment strategies are used and based on a module's learning outcomes:

  • For modules where the development of practical or professional skills is a significant aim of the module, assessment through project work, case studies or group work is a major form of assessment
  • For modules where a significant learning outcome is the development and application of theoretical material examination is the major form of assessment