Advanced Networking

MSc/PGDip/PGCert Part-time

Course Overview

UCAS code:
Duration: 2.5 Years
Study type: Part-Time
Napier code: 56721MM

This Masters degree in Advanced Networking offers you the opportunity to develop and extend your knowledge of the design and implementation of computer networks. Blending hands-on technical knowledge with theoretical understanding, this course uses our well equipped labs to provide you with direct access to advanced routers, switches, ISP emulators, VoIP telephony systems and wireless devices

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This Masters degree in Advanced Networking offers you the opportunity to develop and extend your knowledge of the design and implementation of computer networks. The course blends hands-on technical knowledge with theoretical understanding, utilising our well-equipped labs which provide you with direct access to advanced routers, switches, service provider emulators, VoIP telephony systems, and wireless devices.

You will learn the techniques associated with current networking practices, enabling you to develop and implement effective systems. You will also be instructed in leading-edge network research and provided with the techniques to constantly extend and update your knowledge and thinking on networking theory, practice, and research, allowing you to keep up to date well into your future networking career.

The course blends postgraduate level understanding with significant elements of Cisco CCNA, CCNP, and Cisco security curriculums. This certification coverage offers you a strong basis for you to extend your CV by obtaining related Cisco Certifications.

The Cisco certification exams themselves are not included in the MSc course, but your studies will provide good preparation for obtaining these qualifications, and you will be provided with additional support from qualified CCNP Cisco Certified Academy Instructors if you wish to become Cisco certified.

You'll learn the techniques associated with current computer networking practices, enabling you to develop and implement effective systems. You'll be instructed in current research trends and provided with the means to constantly extend and update your knowledge and thinking on networking theory, practice and research.

  • Network Administrator
  • IT Professional

What's it like?

"You'll be ready to address real-life networking situations and problems".

Career prospects

We are one of the top universities in Scotland for graduate employability, with over 93% of our graduates in jobs or further study six months after graduating.

With its emphasis on technical and hands-on network technologies, this course will leave you well equipped for a career in practical networking, ready to address real-life networking situations and problems. As computer networks are in use in almost every industry and workplace, networking professionals are in demand. You will have the opportunity to work in a wide range of areas, including research, education and training.

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Modular learning

Our courses are structured by modules which gives our students a flexible learning programme. Modules covered by this course:

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Entry to the course

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Full-time study (per year)

The fees listed are stated per annum.

Part-time study (per year)

The fees listed are stated per annum.

Part-time study

The number of modules studied is dependent on the exit that you wish to achieve, for example:

  • A Grad Cert is 60 Credits (3 modules)
  • A Cert HE/Grad Dip/ HND is 120 credits (6 modules)
  • A Dip HE credit is 240 credits (12 modules)
  • A Degree is 360 credits (18 modules)
  • An Honours Degree is 480 credits

Please note that some part-time courses give modular exemptions for previous study and vocational experience. Advice is available during application.

Fees Table

Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.

Funding your study

We have a selection of funding opportunities available such as the UK postgraduate tuition fee loan (Scottish & EU) and specific scholarships aimed at student from India and across Africa. Visit our funding pages to find out what you could be eligible for.

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