Hi,

I have a 2.1 in Multimedia Technology & Applications which I did at North London University (now London Metropolitan) quite a few years ago and have been working as a Senior Computer Operator for the last 4 years at a trading company. I've decided that I would like to obtain an Msc in something like Network Security, but I don't believe that I currently meet the entry requirements.

I was wondering if anyone has done is is currently studying a similar course, how difficult it is and how much networking knowledge I would require. I have gained a fair bit of knowledge at work and did some programming etc in my degree, and also do some simple scripting at work, but my actual exposure to networking issues is a bit limited.

My plan was to do another course on Network Security beforehand, possibly a CCNA. I also saw a higher diploma course on Network Engineering which had security modules and the CCNA certificate combined within it. Anyone know whether doing such a course, along with my work experience and existing degree will be enough so, should I get through admission, I won't be completely out of my depth when I start the course?

Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated. I do intend to go to some universities and speak to some advisors, but unfortunately I just spent the last month on holiday and don't have any annual leave left to visit during the week!

Many thanks
JC