Computer Networks BEng (Hons)
University of Essex
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Computer Networks BEng (Hons) and other courses in Electrical And Electronic Engineering at University of Essex for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Electrical And Electronic Engineering.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Electrical And Electronic Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29000 | £33000 | £41000 |
25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £32000 | £27500 - £41000 | £33500 - £57500 |
All Computer Science courses of University of Essex
Salary of all UK Graduates of Electrical And Electronic Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30320 | £28299 | £32887 |
25-75 percentile range | £25340 - £35894 | £21076 - £36506 | £24545 - £43962 |
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Course Description
Without secure networks, business, commerce and communications would fail. As the infrastructure of technology grows, so does the demand for professionals who can apply advanced knowledge of networking principles and networked applications. Our students are the people who make possible the technology we all use in our daily lives.
You combine theoretical and practical study in the mastery of the following areas:
- Transport protocols, internetworking protocols and network access
- Ethernet and further IP networking
- Traffic theory
Our School is a community of scholars leading the way in technological research and development. Today’s computer scientists are creative people who are focused and committed, yet restless and experimental. We are home to many of the world’s top scientists, and our work is driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence. That's why we are ranked 6th in UK for research power in computer science (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).
You fine-tune your creativity, team-working, and design abilities with the skill and dedication of a professional.
Programming at Essex
Teaching someone to programme is about opening a door. In your first year at Essex you will study a module that introduces you to programming using C. We assess your ability to think in a programmatic way in the very first week of term and if you require additional support, we offer classes which will boost your skills and confidence with programming.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Computer Networks BEng (Hons) at University of Essex
35% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
30% | Teaching Professionals |
25% | Engineering professionals |
0% | Media Professionals |
0% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
0% | Business and public service associate professionals |
0% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Electrical And Electronic Engineering
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Computer Networks BEng (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £22750 | year 1 |
International | £22750 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees displayed are for 2024-25 entry. Fees may increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.
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:
August 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)
- year 2
- year 3
UCAS application code:
G420
University Rankings
of University of Essex
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 32 different rankings
Positions of University of Essex in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Essex in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #31
- #41
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #19
- #201
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #22
- #351
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- Computer Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
See all 32 university rankings of University of Essex
About University of Essex
The University of Essex, is a public, research university where curiosity prevails and thinking outside the box isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. Based in the county of the same name, Essex, the main campus is located in Wivenhoe Park, near Colchester. It is home to the university’s three faculties, Humanities, Science & Health and Social Sciences, as well as a very large community of local rabbits, and other small fauna typical of the English countryside.
List of 921 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Essex - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Essex
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Essex by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12070
- postgraduates:
- 3690
- Total:
- 15760
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer Networks”: 865 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Computer Networks (Including Year Abroad) BEng (Hons) | University of Essex | - | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £22750 | 116 | Colchester |
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Full-time
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Computer Networks BEng (Hons) | University of Essex | - | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £22750 | 120 | Colchester |
On campus
Full-time
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Computing (Computer Networks & Cyber Security) with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Wales | - | - | - | £9000 | £13500 | - | Cardiff |
On campus
Full-time
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Computer Networks and Security with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16085 | - | Birmingham |
On campus
Full-time
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Computer Networks and Security BSc | De Montfort University | - | 12% | 6% | £9250 | £15750 £16250 | 115 | Leicester |
On campus
Full-time
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Computer Networking and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) | London Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £9250 | £17600 | - | London |
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Full-time
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Computer Networking BSc (Hons) | University of the West of Scotland | - | - | - | £9250 | £14500 | - | Paisley |
On campus
Full-time
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Computer Networks and Security BSc (Hons) | University of Bolton | - | 20% | 0% | £9250 | £40650 | 108 | Bolton |
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Full-time
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Computer Networks and Security BSc | Middlesex University | 85% | 10% | 27% | £9250 | £15100 | 99 | London |
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Full-time
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Computer Networks (including placement year) BEng (Hons) | University of Essex | - | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £22750 | 120 | Colchester |
On campus
Full-time
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FAQ about Computer Networks BEng (Hons) University of Essex
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £29737 15 months after graduation, £33000 3 years after graduation and £41000 after graduation.
- Managers, directors and senior officials (35%), Teaching Professionals (30%), Engineering professionals (25%), Media Professionals (0%)
- University of Essex achieved the highest ranking for Computer Science. It is ranked #41 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Computer Science). See all subject rankings for University of Essex.
- Computer Networks BEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Essex.
- It is comparably easy to get accepted to this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of
which is among the 23.35% lowest among all Computer Networks students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024