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
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 40 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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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 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
CU Coventry
8 Mile Lane
Coventry
CV1 2TU