BSc (Honours) Computing and IT (Communications and Networking)

• In this specialist route through our BSc (Honours) Computing and IT (Q62), you’ll gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of communications technologies. You’ll achieve a sound understanding of the principles of hardware and systems-based technologies, and the ability to apply your knowledge and skills in a broad range of industries and organisations. As a Cisco Academy, The Open University offers the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (CCENT and CCNA) curriculum, which provides the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to configure a LAN/WAN using Cisco equipment.

  • Provides opportunities for hands-on experience of configuring networks through day schools.
  • Gives you an insight into the possibilities and constraints of modern communications technology.
  • Upon completion of the Cisco CCNA® curriculum, puts you in a position to take CCNA certification, a widely recognised advanced work-based qualification.
  • Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
  • Stage 1 of this degree is the same as our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and IT (T12) and Stage 1 of Diploma of Higher Education in Computing and IT (W36)

  Start dates:

  Feb 2024: Registration closes 11/01/204

  April 2024: Registration closes 07/03/2024