University courses
University courses
Search degrees, check A-level, IB Diploma or AP subjects, or follow a pathway from school subjects to a career. None of these tools is an offer of a place.
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Move between school subjects, a degree and possible work. A link is not an offer and not proof that a degree is enough for a regulated job.
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Selected courseComputer Networks
GCSE and IGCSE preparation
- English and mathematics
Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.
- Sciences
English language and mathematics at GCSE or IGCSE are commonly expected. Required grades differ by university. International GCSEs are not automatically treated as GCSEs.
A-level subjects
- Computer Science
One of Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics is often enough, and some courses have no required subject.
- Mathematics
One of Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics is often enough, and some courses have no required subject.
- Physics
One of Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics is often enough, and some courses have no required subject.
University courses
- Computer Networks
One of Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics is often enough, and some courses have no required subject.
- Electrical and electronic engineering
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Computer science
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Cybersecurity
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
Possible careers
- Network engineer
Common route. A networking or computing degree is a common route. Vendor qualifications are often added later.
- Cyber intelligence officer
Alternative route. Security work usually needs more than a networks degree.
- IT security co-ordinator
Alternative route. Relevant, but not a complete security qualification.
This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.