Network Engineering (Systems Administration) FdSc
Blackpool and the Fylde College
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Network Engineering (Systems Administration) FdSc and other courses in Computer Science at Blackpool and the Fylde College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29821 | £25150 | £29857 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24771 - £35770 | £18886 - £32933 | £21689 - £41100 |
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Course Description
Enrolling on the programme will enable you to take the first steps to becoming a networking professional.
You will engage with the latest technologies to understand how networks work in our state of the art, CISCO approved labs which are equipped with the latest and best routers and switches.
Explore other contemporary technologies in virtualisation and cloud computing to understand how future systems administration will develop.
Remote access to our bank of dedicated VM infrastructure provides opportunities to develop skills beyond what is taught in the classroom.
Businesses are reliant upon interconnected systems and networked infrastructures, and as these systems continue to grow in size and importance, the number of job roles in computer networking increases as a consequence. Networks are found in schools, universities, and there is a plethora of other networked business premises.
The success in terms of recruitment of our students to positions offered in these businesses is remarkable and this programme has a track record in supplying career opportunities for our graduates. This Foundation Degree programme produces graduates who possess a combination of network engineering and softer, transferable skills which produce extremely well qualified graduate cohorts with broad, commercially desirable skill sets and qualifications.
On completion of the programme, you will become a self-directing IT professional with a wide range of career pathways available to you. Along with the technical skills gained, you will develop skills to open the door to lifelong learning which is beneficial both at a career and personal level.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
This particular course
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Costs
Tuition Fees Network Engineering (Systems Administration) FdSc
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note: our course fees are accurate at time of publishing. However, government information may change at short notice and we reserve the right to update our fees accordingly.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About Blackpool and the Fylde College
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is an institution offering both further and higher education in the seaside town of Blackpool, England. B&FC works from a total of four distinct campuses, with each location offering different facilities, services, and programmes. When students aren’t busy with their assignments, a popular way to relax here is by spending some time on the seafront, either on the beach or in the town’s famous Pleasure Beach theme park.
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Student composition of Blackpool and the Fylde College
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Total number of students enrolled at Blackpool and the Fylde College by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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