| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-11-01 | - |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
| 2025-05-01 | - |
| 2025-06-01 | - |
Program Overview
This Cloud Computing BSc (Hons) course equips students with fundamental skills in networking, software design, data science, and cloud management. Through industry collaborations, graduates are well-prepared for employability in the rapidly evolving field of cloud computing. The program emphasizes problem-based learning, critical self-development, and the application of cloud technologies to meet business requirements.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This Cloud Computing BSc (Hons) course incorporates contemporary issues and approaches in computing, underpinned by fundamental skills in networking, software design, data science, coding, computer hardware and physical infrastructure. The course is designed to provide successful graduates with the breadth of skills to be effective in the varied digital workplace, developing self-management and self-development capabilities to keep pace with change and adapt to new technologies, software languages and cloud management systems.
Through the course programme you should develop your skills and knowledge in many areas, including:
- Problem-based learning using authentic assessment methods.
- Critical self-development and professional presentation in a technical field.
- Techniques and technologies to leverage cloud provisions to meet business requirements.
Outline:
Year one
- Principles of Computer Systems - 30 credits
- Serverless Web Applications - 30 credits
- Networking Architecture and Design Concepts - 30 credits
- Infrastructure Architecture and Design Concepts - 30 credits
Year two
- Software Defined Networks and Content Delivery Networks - 30 credits
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence - 30 credits
- Securing Cloud Systems - 30 credits
- Managing Virtualised Servers and Infrastructure - 30 credits
Placement year
- UK Work Placement - 0 credits
- International Study/Work Placement - 0 credits
Final year
- Proposing Cloud Solutions - 30 credits
- Applied Cloud Architecture Project - 30 credits
- Applied Cloud Software Project - 30 credits
- Managing Cloud Solutions - 30 credits
Assessment:
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include:
- Coursework
- Presentations
- Project work
- Quizzes
- Artefact submission and demonstrations
- Reflective reports or business documents
Teaching:
The course is designed to support your development of essential skills needed to get you employment-ready and into the industry quicker. Our teaching methods are varied to suit the needs of all our students. In addition to lectures, we also utilise a blended learning approach, including online aspects, workshops and group work. Progression through the modules aims to develop knowledge and skills including communication (written and oral), study skills, research methods, project management, presentation and career development.
Careers:
Graduates could move into a variety of jobs in the computing industry such as:
- Cloud Support Associate/Engineer
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Data Integration Specialist
- Data Scientist
- DevOps Engineer
- Machine Learning
- Web/Software Development Engineer
- Solutions Architect
- Application Developer
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
- UK, Ireland , Channel Islands or Isle of Man £11,100 (accelerated) | £7,950 (full-time) per year
- EU £11,100 (accelerated) | £7,950 (full-time) per year with EU support bursary
- £27,400 (accelerated) | £18,300 (full-time) per year without EU support bursary
- International £27,400 (accelerated) | £18,300 (full-time) per year
