The programme comprises six 20-credit modules and a diploma thesis of 60 credits and is offered either on a full-time or a part-time mode. The course follows the syllabus of the CISCO CCNP for those who have already obtained the CCNA. If you’re not already qualified to CCNA you will have the opportunity to study the CCNA syllabus if required. The whole programme is brought together by an in-depth project through the Independent Scholarship module in an area of your choice, which may be focused on your current role if you are studying part time, or which could be in an area where you see your career developing.

Full-time structure

You’ll learn through lectures, seminars, discussion groups, practical sessions, presentations and blended learning. You’ll gain theoretical and practical skills using our specialist networking laboratories. During the course, you’ll follow the CISCO CCNP syllabus (CCNA material available), which means your practical skills will be developed even further.

You’ll be assessed by a mixture of coursework and examinations. There will be a range of coursework techniques including analytical essays, reports on lab based problems, research paper, assignments using case studies, multi-task portfolios and presentations.

An essential part of the programme is the final project (independent study), where students produce high-level research on a particular issue of their interest, and under the supervision of an experienced tutor may be led to publication in conferences or academic journals.

The learning experience is further enriched through the activities of the School of Computing.

• It is the only postgraduate programme in Greece on advanced computer networks and it stands out because it focuses on network management, network security and wireless networks, thus creating well-rounded professionals.

• The course follows the syllabus of the CISCO CCNP for those who have already obtained the CCNA. Students that are not qualified to CCNA will have the opportunity to study the CCNA syllabus. Students can pursue all major Cisco certifications with subsidised fees at the Mediterranean College Cisco Academy.

• The course is delivered in large-scale networks simulators, in the Cisco Academy certified Labs, where students get in touch with Cisco devices which will later use in the industry (since Cisco is the largest networks equipment supplier worldwide).

• Students are assessed through professionally oriented methods including analytical essays, reports on lab based problems, research paper, assignments using case studies, multi-task portfolios and presentations.

• Academic staff are all active, industry professionals with substantial experience in networks and are also accredited lecturers of the University of Derby for every module they teach. Mediterranean College implements an integrated system of recruitment, assessment and continuing professional development of academic staff, so that students receive excellent teaching and personal support to develop their social and professional skills.

• Mediterranean College has developed an integrated Employability plan, the MC Employability Scheme, focused on the contemporary needs of our Computing students: career counseling and professional development, regular guest lectures, real projects, seminars, networking events, employability fair, internship scheme.

• The University of Derby (Guardian University Guide 2017) is a TOP-50 UK University and in the TOP-10 for student employability. This stems from constantly developing the curriculum as directed by employers, professional and accreditation bodies.