Introduction

The PgD in Computer Systems & Networking is designed for students with a basic knowledge about networking, software development technologies and architectures for design as well as management of modern computer systems and networks. It is based on sound network principles and includes modern tools available in the market for designing networks. This ensures that our postgraduates are equipped for changes in the processes of network design and maintenance.

The course will enable students to develop a good knowledge of computer software development for a range of problem areas, such as interactive websites, stand-alone applications and network systems. Because of its emphasis on software system construction and data organization, the qualification is applicable to a wide variety of fields concerned with using computers, as well as directly to the computer industry itself.

Lecturing staff have extensive experience in teaching on undergraduate and specialist PgD courses in computing, as well as a wide range of previous industrial and commercial backgrounds.

Course Duration

The programme can be taken either in a part-time mode by the students in the UK, or in a full-time mode by overseas students.

Intakes are: Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct

Duration: One academic year

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Our teaching methods reflect the subject's content, character and, of course, each lecturer's personality and expertise. Lectures serve to provide a theoretical basis, while the practical sessions are used to strengthen understanding by active involvement. Assessed coursework and projects form the basis for continuous assessment. The method of assessment includes examination and coursework reflecting the development of academic content from the more practical aspects to the more conceptual.
Examination: 70%
Coursework: 30%

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 120 credits of taught courses. There are core modules and some optional modules which will be taught during the period of their study.

Core Modules (60 Credits):

• Network Management (15 Credits)
• Network Security (15 Credits)
• Advance Network Techniques (30 Credits)

Optional Modules (Select total of 60 credits) chosen from:

• Software Tools & Techniques (30 Credits)
• Enterprise Software Eng. Development (15 Credits)
• Web Engineering (15 Credits)
• E-Business Applications (15 Credits)
• Mobile Technologies (15 Credits)

Quality

LSST experienced teaching staff enrich many of the modules with their research expertise.
Visiting lecturers are also invited from research organisations and industry.

Outcome

Upon successful completion of this Postgraduate Diploma students could expected to find work as developers, network planners, consultants and ICT managers to plan, manage and maintain large networked computer systems that support modern distributed enterprise systems.

Entry requirements

A good first degree in Computing, Computing Science or a numerate subject (such as maths, physics, engineering, IS, multimedia) which includes some networking/communications. Students with substantial experience in the areas studied may be eligible for exemption based upon Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
And
The student must have a minimum of 6.0 Band in IELTS.
Students already holding a Bachelor degree in Computing from a recognised University and a PgD from LSST may be eligible for some exemptions when applying for Master Degree Programmes in any British University.