Advanced Internetwork Engineering
Entry requirements
Minimum academic requirement: UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in a computing or network-related discipline with second-class networking modules at year three and above. Industry experience or certification (for example, CCNA), will be considered for those with non-relevant degrees.
Months of entry
September
Course content
If you're already a successful networking professional who wants to advance your career to the next level, this unique one-year master's programme is designed for you. The only programme of its kind in the world, GCU's MSc Advanced Internetwork Engineering will prepare you for the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) exam.
The programme offers a structured, supported path so you can develop expert-level network engineering skills and achieve CCIE certification. With this elite credential, you'll be a competitive candidate for senior-level and leadership roles in network engineering.
We partnered with Internetwork Expert Inc. (INE), the leaders in CCIE preparation, to develop this programme. Students learn with INE's CCIE Routing and Switching Workbook and remote rack management systems, the global gold-standard in CCIE prep materials.
Lectures and labs bring together theory and practice, integrating hands-on demonstrations and experiential learning using live equipment. With GCU's career-focused atmosphere and supportive environment, you'll have an ideal opportunity to build valuable skills.
- Develop your ability to complete increasingly complex networking challenges.
- Master the workings of networking technologies at an expert level.
- Practise taking on the large-scale, full-day scenarios you'll encounter in the CCIE lab exam.
Information for international students
IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
Fees and funding
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- flexible24-60 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- full time9 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Student Enquiries
- studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)141 331 8630