HNC in Cloud Computing with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This HNC in Cloud Computing with Amazon Web Services (AWS) equips students with practical cloud computing experience, foundational knowledge, and transferable skills for employment. The program includes industry-driven projects, offers the opportunity for AWS certification, and prepares students for careers in cloud support, cybersecurity, and software development. Upon successful completion, students may progress to higher education qualifications or enter the cloud computing workforce.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This HNC in Cloud Computing with Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a foundation for understanding cloud computing with practical experience. The program aims to equip students with the communication skills, qualities, and transferable skills needed for employment in the cloud computing sector. These transferable skills include effective team working, initiative, organizational competence, problem-solving, adaptability, flexibility, resilience under pressure, and meeting challenging targets within the industry. Bradford College's participation in the AWS Academy program provides access to cloud computing content and helps students become proficient and certified in AWS technologies, enhancing their employability. The program aims to prepare students for careers in cloud support, cybersecurity, and software development, allowing progression to higher education qualifications like an Honours degree in cloud computing or a related field. It also provides insight into international cloud computing operations and the challenges of a globalized marketplace, fostering understanding of culturally diverse organizations and cross-cultural issues. The program offers a nationally recognized professional qualification and opportunities for vendor-accredited certifications, allowing for career progression. It balances employability skills with knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment, or academic aspirations.
Outline:
The Level 4 program covers key aspects of the cloud sector through eight units:
- Unit 1: Cloud Fundamentals
- Unit 2: Networking in the Cloud
- Unit 3: Security in the Cloud
- Unit 4: Programming
- Unit 5: Database Design and Development in the Cloud
- Unit 6: Deploying and Operating in the Cloud (Pearson Set assignment)
- Unit 7: Website Design and Development in the Cloud
- Unit 10: Computer Systems Architecture The curriculum includes cloud computing, cloud infrastructure, cloud development, and cloud security theory and practice.
Assessment:
Assessment focuses on practical and professional skills required by the industry. Students will derive solutions to specified problems through research, analysis, and evaluation. The workload is primarily practical, substantiated by written work like reports and essays. Group work is used to promote transferable skills. The course involves industry-driven projects provided by local stakeholders and AWS Educate.
Careers:
Successful completion can lead to further studies in undergraduate computing degrees or employment in Cloud Computing, Networking, and Digital sectors. The AWS Educate program alignment provides certification usable for progression within the AWS training program or for employment. The text mentions IT Business Analysts, Architects, and Systems Designers as potential career paths, with an estimated annual salary of £47,255 or £24.67/hour with experience. A Bachelor's or Honours degree is usually required for these roles.
Other:
Bradford College provides all necessary equipment; students may purchase their own books, but college library resources are available. There are no additional course costs. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to be job-ready in the cloud computing field. Opportunities for work placements or work experience may exist during the course.
Bradford College is a major further and higher education institution in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, with a history dating back to 1832, when it was established as the Bradford Mechanics Institute. It serves around 25,000 students, offering a broad range of full-time and part-time courses at different levels, from introductory programs to postgraduate degrees.
Academic Offerings:
- Further Education: The college provides T-Levels, vocational qualifications, and apprenticeships, equipping students with hands-on skills for employment.
- Higher Education: With one of the largest higher education provisions among further education colleges in England, Bradford College offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as professional courses.
- Flexible Learning: Courses are available in various formats, including academic, professional, and vocational pathways, ensuring accessibility for school leavers, adult learners, and working professionals.
Facilities & Industry Connections:
- The college operates across six campuses, each designed to support career-focused learning with modern facilities tailored to industry standards.
- It collaborates with employers and industry partners to ensure that programs meet workforce demands, helping students gain practical skills and real-world experience.
- Students benefit from work placements, apprenticeships, and career development services, enhancing their employability in competitive job markets.
Community & Student Support:
- Bradford College is committed to inclusive education, supporting a diverse student body with personalized guidance, financial aid, and career counseling.
- It offers programs for adults returning to education, providing opportunities for career advancement or skill development.
With a strong reputation in further and higher education, Bradford College continues to empower students by offering career-driven courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong industry connections.
Entry Requirements:
A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points, plus a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade 4/5 or C or above in GCSE English and Maths, or an equivalent qualification. Applications are welcomed from those who don't meet the standard entry requirements but can demonstrate the ability to study at Higher Education level. Some credit points may be built up through prior learning and experience.
