BSc (Hons) Computer Networking at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Computer Networking is professionally recognised by the British Computer Society. It will provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to work in this exciting and ever-evolving field and help keep all aspects of modern life connected. You’ll discover how networking hardware and software work together to keep people and organisations connected, and support the wide range of services we expect our networks to provide.

Duration: 4 years full-time, typically 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: Paisley: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Computing topics include basic web authoring and the operation of computing hardware and software, moving on to studies include exploring the Windows and Unix/Linux system administration, data security and the operation of networks. Computing topics include basic web authoring and the operation of computing hardware and software. Year 3: Sandwich Placement (optional).

Career pathways

Graduates of this degree work in companies including BT, Fanduel , Google, HP, IBM, Iomart and Morgan Stanley in a wide variety of roles mainly relating to network infrastructure management. UWS is a member of the Cisco Network Academy and AWS Academy programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1: Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points) including Mathematics/Applications of Mathematics, Physics or Computing; Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) including Mathematics/Applications of Mathematics, Physics or Computing; Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points), PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy; Foundation Apprenticeship; UWS Next Steps to University module; Top-Up; LEAPS; A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff Points) including Mathematics, Physics or Computing; T Level: Full T Level with Grade P (A*-C) (96 Tariff points) i ncluding Mathematics, Physics or Computing; Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H4 i ncluding Mathematics, Physics or Computing at H3 or above; International Baccalaureate: 24 points i ncluding Mathematics, Physics or Computing at Higher Level; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM with Grades BBB; Year 2: Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Computing or evidence of programming; A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Computing or evidence of programming; T Level: Full T Level with Grade M (120 Tariff points) in relevant subject or with evidence of programming; International Baccalaureate: 28 points including Computing or evidence of programming; SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Computing: Technical Support; Computing (Internetworking); BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM; Year 3: SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Computing: Technical Support; Computing (Internetworking); Networking & Cyber Security; Cyber Security; Computing: Network Computing; Computing: Networking; Computer Networking & Internet Technology; English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code H601.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,275 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Paisley: September

Duration: 4 years full-time, typically 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/cd9fc215-1651-f3de-cfe3-66b1f272cb83

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