MSc Advanced Networking

What you will learn

This masters degree course consists of a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Networking and an MSc dissertation. Following completion of the postgraduate diploma course, the final MSc dissertation module draws together the knowledge and skills you have gained in a research-based project.

Professionals in IT and related fields will benefit from the completion of a dissertation, helping them to develop the skills required for systematically addressing problems in their own organisations. The MSc is also relevant as a basis for further studies at doctoral level or for those working professionally requiring knowledge and experience of advanced networking and research methods.

Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.

Time required and cost

To achieve the MSc in Advanced Networking you must successfully gain 180 credits. These credits are made up of the Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Networking and an MSc dissertation - the 60-credit research module. You will need to select a research topic that is in the area of advanced networking. You have a maximum of seven years to complete this qualification.

For details on module costs please see the tables at the bottom of this page. The total cost of the qualification depends on the modules studied. As a guide the total fee for 2012/13 academic year was £10,425.

NB: Prices and modules shown below are subject to change.

Career impact

Cisco Systems are the market leader in the supply of networking equipment for the internet and Cisco qualifications are highly regarded in the networking industry. As a Cisco Academy, The Open University offers you the opportunity to study the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) programme using the latest CCNP curriculum. On completion of this diploma you will be able to go on and gain industry recognised certification by taking the CCNP examinations.

Key dates

Please refer to the module table shown below for this information.

Entry requirements

To study for this masters course you must hold a bachelors degree from a UK university or other recognised degree-awarding body, or a qualification at equivalent level. You must have also gained the Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Networking.

You will also need to be proficient in English, to an IELTS standard of 6.0. If you are unsure you will be able to take a free English test as part of the registration process.

Classification of course

On successful completion of the required modules you can be awarded an MSc in Advanced Networking entitling you to use the letters MSc (Adv Netw) (Open) after your name.

Credits

For information on Credits, click here.

Regulations

As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the following regulations:

• Student Regulations
• Module Regulations
• General Qualification Regulations
• MSc in Advanced Networking
• Schedule B to the Qualification Regulations.