IT and Networking
Level 4 & 5 – Undergraduate – Year 1-2
- Level 4 & 5
- Undergraduate Programmes
About The Course
This course will give you a comprehensive understanding of networking fundamentals, including designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks. You will also learn about network security, cloud computing, and other in-demand skills in the modern job market.
This course’s Level-4 modules and assignments are equal to the first year of a university degree, and the Level-5 modules and assignments are identical to the second year.
Our online Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology and Level-5 Diploma in IT and Networking is a 240-credit qualification, including 10 modules, written assignments at Level-4 and 6 modules, and written assignments at Level-5. The course is designed to equip you with the skills you need to Top-Up to a complete Undergraduate Degree and become a network and infrastructure professional within the IT sector. While completing the course, students can access support services, including Tutor Support and Webinars, a Social Learning Forum, and additional materials to help complete their Diploma course.
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Course Options
Diploma in Information Technology
Level 4- Access to full curriculum of Level 4
- Access to Assignments
- Access to Examination
- Diploma
- An opportunity to win a £1500 scholarship for everyone who applies
IT and Networking
Level 5- Access to full curriculum of Level 5
- Access to Assignments
- Access to Examination
- Diploma
- An opportunity to win a £1500 scholarship for everyone who applies
IT and Networking
Level 4 + Level 5- Access to full curriculum of Level 4 and Level 5
- Access to Assignments
- Access to Examination
- Diploma
- An opportunity to win a £1800 scholarship for everyone who applies
Awarding Body
Examples of University Top-up
- Southampton Solent University
- University of Derby
- University of Lincoln
- University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
- Middlesex University
Course Curriculum
Computer systems and software
This module will develop learners’ understanding of the integration of hardware and software components.
Computer programming
Learners will use different tools and techniques to design, implement and test programs, following the system life cycle.
Relational database systems
This unit will develop learners’ understanding of database systems and data analysis and modelling.
Software engineering
Leaners will gain an understanding of the need for Software Engineering and the different methods and techniques.
Systems analysis and design
This module provides an understanding of IS concepts and how they relate to organisation needs in respect of business processes and transformation of information.
E- Commerce applications
This module explores the role of e-commerce in the modern world and in particular the identification of aims and objectives within a business and the design issues arising from the definition of requirements.
Human computer interaction
This module will develop students understanding of principles and models of human computer interaction and evaluate existing HCI design and principles and use this to help them plan their own prototype multimedia user interface.
IT and society
This module examines the impact of technology on society and explores trends and changes created. It will examine management issues and potential conflicts in terms of security and data management.
Information systems project management
This module explores elements of project management key to successful development and implementation of specific IT projects.
Management information systems
This module focuses on understanding concepts of information systems and how they support business needs in terms of information processing and data processing.
Technopreneurship
This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to establish a new techno business. It includes understanding the characteristics of entrepreneurs, planning, marketing and finance.
Network security
This unit aims to provide learners with knowledge of network security issues in a networked environment and the process of preventing and detection common security incidents.
C#.NET Programming
This unit aims to provide learners with the basic concepts and principles of ASP.NET programming using C#. This will enable learners to understand how to create dynamic web pages using server side programming techniques.
System Administration
This unit aims to provide the knowledge needed to administer a system in Linux and Windows. Topics covered include user and group management; file system management; task automation; shell scripting; Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) servers; mail servers; domain name servers; files and printers sharing; basic utilities and tools; application management; registry; local and group policies; backup policies; restore policies and performance tuning
Network Routing and Switching
This unit aims to deliver the knowledge needed to carry out switching and the knowledge and skills needed to carry out routing – how to set up and configure a router and switches to interconnect a multi area network. The unit covers computer networks routing and switching including Router Information Protocol (RIP); Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
Network Design and Administration
This unit aims to provide the knowledge and skills needed to enable learners to design a network i.e.how to scale and connect different networks to form an effective inter-connecting network. It covers hierarchical network design; gathering network requirements; identifying network performance issues.
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