BSc (Hons) Network Systems Engineering (Top-Up) at University of Sunderland

Programme overview

Top up your existing qualification to a full honours degree in one year. This course is also available to study through our Global Partnerships.

Department: Computer Science | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026, January 2027 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll study topics including project management, telecommunications, product development, and advanced routing. You'll have full access to outstanding facilities, including specialist computer forensics laboratories. We're also an accredited Cisco Academy and have two labs packed with Cisco networking equipment. This includes routers, switches, terminals and specialist equipment for simulating frame relay and ISDN links.

Career pathways

You'll graduate as a competent network practitioner. Your high level of networking and transferable skills will make you attractive to future employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our typical entry requirements are the successful completion of one of the following: HND or Foundation Degree in a subject related to computer science; 240 credits or equivalent of a recognised UK undergraduate award in a relevant subject. There is a range of qualifications that would meet the entry requirements. We'll consider each application individually.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/undergraduate/bsc-hons-network-systems-engineering-top-up#apply

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