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Advanced Networking – (M.Sc.)
Edinburgh Napier University
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| Application Deadline: | 31 July International, in the EU: 31 August | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,252 - ≈ € 12,622 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Edinburgh Napier University
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
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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
Career Prospects
As Edinburgh's top university for Graduate Employability (HESA 2010) and one of the top in the UK for Graduate Prospects (The Independent and The Times University Guides for 2009), we can offer you a valuable head-start in your chosen career.
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.
Subjects include:
* e-Security;
* Routing Technology;
* Switching Technology;
* Network Systems and Services;
* Optimisation of Networks and Accessibility.
The MSc project offers you the opportunity to specialise and investigate recent developments in depth.
A Masters degree in Advanced Networking can open the door to a wide range of careers. Graduates of the course are expected to find employment within a variety of companies as networking professionals. It is expected that some graduates will move into research (e.g. PhD, or as Research Assistants), education, and training.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants should have gained an Honours Degree (min 2:2) with some coverage of computer networking. A lower qualification may be considered if accompanied by appropriate work experience.
To check the equivalence of your qualifications or experience, contact us using the enquiries button.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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