BSc (Hons) Cloud Computing

The overall aim of this programme is to develop students with the skills and knowledge to design, build and extend the internet infrastructure and to design a variety of distributed applications.

Cloud Computing is a specialisation of computer networking that is concerned with the management of large data in data centres, virtualisation and the provision of cloud services.

Applicants to this programme would typically be technically minded, and they may have previously studied engineering, computing or the sciences. This programme is designed for students interested in computer networks but specialising in areas such as virtualisation and the computer systems used in data centre that support cloud based services. They would also be interested in databases and developing an understanding of managing and analysing big data, and implementing cloud services.

Modules:

Year 1: Level 4

Academic and Employability Skills Computational Thinking Computer Architecture Information Engineering Internet Protocols IP Internetworking Network Principles Software Development

Year 2: Level 5

Cloud Computing Technologies Database Management Systems Local Area Networks Network Operating Systems and Security Web Development Project Management Research Methods

Year 3: Level 6

Major Project Data Centre Technologies Data Centre Virtualisation Wide Area Networks Big Data

Entry Requirements

1)A wide range of international qualifications which are equivalent to two A Level passes, including International Baccalaureate and European Baccalaureate are recognised. The University will normally accept students who have completed a recognised International Foundation Programme, for example, those offered by UK Further Education Colleges, Universities, and Colleges of Higher Education.

2)English language proficiency at or exceeding an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent in any other approved test), with no score less than 5.5 in any components of the test.