BSc (Hons) Computer Networks Engineering in Southampton United Kingdom | Southampton Solent University

Highly skilled network engineers are increasingly sought after, and this program is offered in collaboration with Cisco Networking Academy to develop critical competencies for the IT sector.
Through its partnership with Cisco Networking Academy, the curriculum prepares students with hands-on expertise to design, deploy, secure, and oversee network systems across organizations of all sizes – from small businesses to large enterprises.

During your coursework, you'll train in our state-of-the-art networking laboratories featuring industry-grade infrastructure. These facilities boast diverse equipment such as Cisco routers and switches, CCNA/CCNP bundles, multi-vendor networking devices, and high-capacity servers. The labs run various academic and professional software including Cisco Packet Tracer, OPNet, VMWare, Open NMS, Wireshark, and GNS3 across both Windows and Linux platforms. The systems can be dynamically configured to simulate networks, experiment with emerging technologies like software-defined networking, cloud solutions, virtualization, and IoT applications.

Career readiness remains a central priority, with the program incorporating valuable transferable skills including project coordination, analytical thinking, and effective communication alongside technical certifications – ensuring graduates stand out in the job market.