Cloud Computing with Foundation Year at Coventry University - UCAS

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Course summary

Cloud Computing is a model for enabling flexible on-demand access to a pool of scalable computing resources that users and businesses can provision rapidly and easily to meet needs. Our Cloud Computing BSc (Hons) with foundation year aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in the cloud computing sector if you are unable to follow the more traditional route onto a degree course. The foundation year of the course provides you with a solid grounding in mathematical principles and an understanding of the core technology associated with the use and application of computer systems. Professional and academic skills are integrated across all modules, including information finding and handling, problem-solving, and the communication of outcomes. The Cloud Computing BSc (Hons) degree incorporates contemporary issues and approaches in computing, underpinned by fundamental skills in networking, software design, data science, coding, computer hardware and physical infrastructure. Course content is maintained through working closely with large cloud service providers, ensuring graduates are well placed for employability on completion in this competitive and rapidly developing field. If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 1, you will be eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Cloud Computing. If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 2, you will be eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Cloud Computing. For the most up-to-date information about course modules or sandwich years, please visit our website.

Modules

In the foundation year, the modules are: Fundamental Pure Mathematics Software and Databases Networking and Communications Information Technology in Business During the degree part of the course, the modules are: Year 1: Principles of Computer Systems Serverless Web Applications Networking Architecture and Design Concepts Infrastructure Architecture and Design Concepts Year 2: Software Defined Networks and Content Delivery Networks Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Securing Cloud Systems Managing Virtualised Servers and Infrastructure Final year: Proposing Cloud Solutions Applied Cloud Architecture Project Applied Cloud Software Project Managing Cloud Solutions


How to apply

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants who do not have Level 3 (A-level or equivalent) qualifications. We can considered on an individual basis provided that you have 5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above including English and Mathematics plus two years relevant work experience. Your application will be considered on an individual basis and the application is reviewed as a whole, which includes previous and predicted qualifications, experience, reference and Personal statement that outlines your motivation to study the course. The University also accepts the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/BTEC Level 3 Diploma for entry onto degree programmes, provided that they are studied in combination with other qualifications that are equivalent to three A2 Levels. This may include subject specific requirements where necessary. If you are successful in receiving an offer, you will be invited to an Applicant Visit Day to discover more about the course and studying at Coventry University Group.


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £7950 Year 1
Northern Ireland £7950 Year 1
Scotland £7950 Year 1
Wales £7950 Year 1
Channel Islands £7950 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £7950 Year 1

Additional fee information

This course with foundation year is not currently available to international students. If you do not meet the entry requirements to directly join year 1 of the degree, please take a look at our International Pathways Programme for additional options. www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/international-pathways/
Cloud Computing with Foundation Year at Coventry University - UCAS