University of Essex
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.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £29000 £33000 £41000
25-75 percentile range £27000 - £32000 £27500 - £41000 £33500 - £57500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Electrical And Electronic Engineering

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £30320 £28299 £32887
25-75 percentile range £25340 - £35894 £21076 - £36506 £24545 - £43962

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Computer Networks, BEng (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Computer Networks BEng (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
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

#30
University Guru Meta Ranking
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

    • #31 
    • #41 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #201 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #351 
    Computer Science
    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.

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Student composition of University of Essex

undergraduates:
12070
postgraduates:
3690
Total:
15760
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Where is this programme taught

Colchester Campus
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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%)

  • 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.