Cloud Computing BSc (Hons) 2021/22 entry
Overview
Cloud Computing is a model for enabling on-demand access to a pool of computing resources, e.g. networks, servers, storage, applications, and services, that can be rapidly provisioned with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. This course is available as either a full-time three year programme or an accelerated two year programme.
The 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.
Why CU Coventry
We offer a style of education which is flexible and designed to fit around your life, allowing you to benefit from a modern, forward-thinking higher education institution, reinforced by the quality and reputation of Coventry University. We aim to provide career-focused courses, wherever possible, coupled with placement opportunities to help prepare you for the world of work. We are dedicated to making higher education accessible and enjoyable to everyone, so we keep our fees low and made it a policy to cover one module at a time, allowing you to become a specialist in each topic before moving onto the next.
Employability
Dedicated Careers & Employability department who will assist you in finding employmentTop Quality Courses
Taught by industry professionals, awarded by Coventry UniversityNo End of Year Exams
Our modern teaching techniques mean no last-minute cramming and less stressProfessional Recognition
Specific courses contain additional industry recognised qualifications from awarding bodies
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Educate Cloud Degree
This course has been designed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The AWS Educate Cloud Degree initiative is a collaborative effort between AWS Educate and leading educational institutions to develop degrees in cloud computing to prepare graduates for in-demand cloud employment. You will also receive access throughout your degree program to the AWS Cloud enabling you to develop your skills using the world’s largest cloud service provider.
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Course information
The degree in Cloud Computing is designed to provide you with the breadth of skills to be effective in the varied digital workplace, developing your self-management and self-development capabilities to keep pace with change and adapt to new technologies, software languages and cloud management systems.
We aim to produce graduates that are well equipped with a range of skills, knowledge and understanding of latest cloud-based platforms and technologies, e.g. Scalable and Elastic systems, Infrastructure as Code, Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software as a Service and Machine Learning.
Course Specification
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Modules
Coventry has been ranked top 15 in the UK for 5 years running in the The Guardian University Guide 2016-2020. CU Coventry is part of the Coventry University Group.
In more detail...
The course has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of the core skills and core technical knowledge components roles within the cloud computing industry, developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Educate as part of the Amazon Cloud Degree Programme.
Facilities
Located on our Mile Lane campus, you will have access to our Library & Learning Services (LLS), fully equipped seminar rooms, a digital design studio and an impressive IT suite. Our campus is home to industry-standard equipment, so that you learn using the same equipment as many industry professionals. Plus, you can take advantage of reading rights in Coventry University’s Lanchester Library, make use of sport centre facilities and receive full membership to Coventry University Students’ Union (CUSU).
Placements
At CU Coventry, we put a strong focus on getting our graduates ready to enter the job market. This can be done in a variety of ways; one key element is work placements. With this degree, you are given the opportunity to undertake short and long-term placements in between your first and second year.
- Upon completion of this course, you will receive a qualification awarded by Coventry University.
- Included within the course fees, you have the option to undertake Microsoft Technology Associate certifications following successful completion of each academic stage. (Subject to competitive application, availability, meeting any applicable visa requirements. Please also refer to the requirements of Microsoft for each certification on their website).
- You may also undertake PRINCE2 Agile and ITIL Foundation qualifications following Stage 3 of the degree course at no extra cost; these industry-standard certifications are subject to meeting a performance benchmark in their associated modules and you will need to refer to the PRINCE2 Agile and ITIL Foundation website for further information.
- You will receive support with applying for short and long-term placements*, providing the chance to gain the experience employers desire, with our in-house careers team. Subject to competitive application, availability, meeting any applicable visa requirements.
- We deliver one module at a time during each block. This means you can dedicate your time to specialise in each subject without the distraction of numerous modules and multiple deadlines.
- In order to make higher education accessible to as many people as possible, we keep our tuition fees competitively priced.
Cloud Computing. An overview of technologies and services that enable cloud computing, which shifts information systems from on-premises computing infrastructures to highly scalable internet architectures. Explores different types of cloud computing models and the security and legal issues associated with cloud computing.
Compute Engines. Expands on the introduction to cloud computing concepts to explore how cloud computing systems are built using a common set of core technologies, algorithms, and design principles centred around distributed systems.
Databases. Explores cloud database management with the opportunities to define, operate, and scale both SQL and NoSQL data storage solutions.
Network and Storage. Object storage concepts and networking concepts and services such as content delivery networks, virtual private clouds, and elastic load balancing. These technologies provide robust networking and security features to scale application request handling to deliver low latency along with high transfer speeds and connect a physical network to a private virtual network.
Cloud Architecture. IT infrastructure in the cloud so you have the opportunity to build scalable and resilient solutions.
Security. Explores fundamental cloud computing and security concepts, including access control and management, governance, logging, and encryption methods—addresses security-related compliance protocols, risk management strategies, and procedures related to auditing your security infrastructure.
AI and Machine Learning. Explores the different branches of Al and the difference between Al, Machine Learning, and Data Science.
This course is taught as either a full-time three year programme or an accelerated two year programme, which is designed to support your development of the essential skills you need to get you employment-ready and into the industry quicker.
Our teaching methods are varied, offering a number of teaching styles to suit the needs of all our students, so in addition to lectures, we also utilise a blended learning approach, including online aspects, workshops and group work.
We also operate an open-door policy, with additional availability via email and our online learning platform.
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. We will also encourage you to consider your employability and/or entrepreneurial development, which aims to prepare you following graduation.
Each module’s assessment is comprised of two components, the first being a pass/fail competency assessment which may take the form of a multiple choice quiz or oral assessment, this assessment does not count towards your module mark or degree classification, however, you must pass this assessment to pass the module. This has been designed so that all students progressing through the course have demonstrated knowledge and competency the core areas of the module regardless of the project grade. This aims to help you to improve your employability and abilities as a potential cloud practitioner following graduation, by being able to recall technical knowledge and skills from memory.
The second component is a project that will be submitted in the final week of each module and may be comprised of a single or combination of; Quizzes, Viva Voce, Presentation, Artefact Submission and Demonstration, Reflective Report and Business Documents. All coursework is designed to be consistent and appropriate with the types of outputs required in the workplace (e.g. demonstration of a working product, technical report, presented to the customer) with the addition of a reflective or evaluation component to enhance self-development.
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Adapt and gain additional specific competencies.
- Apply contemporary knowledge and practical skills in Cloud Computing.
- Develop the combination of skills and knowledge required to undertake research and development work involving technically advanced computer applications.
- Deploy a range of skills into a global cloud computing market.
- Potentially complement the degree with additional certifications and relevant memberships responsive to local and international employer needs (such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Technology Associate, ITIL, PRINCE2). Subject to competitive application, availability, meeting any applicable visa requirements. You will need to refer to the relevant authority’s website for further information on requirements.
- Develop cognitive, practical and employability skills needed to play a critical role for societal and economic development.
Classes usually run Monday to Friday at a fixed time each day, either in the morning (9am-1pm) or afternoon (2pm-6pm). On Wednesdays we offer a choice of enhancement activities between 9.30am-1.30pm to support your studies, providing time in the afternoon to engage in clubs and societies.
The university may deliver certain contact hours and assessments via emerging online technologies and methods across all courses. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are prepared for courses due to start in or after the 2020/2021 academic year to be delivered in a variety of forms. The form of delivery will be determined in accordance with Government and Public Health guidance. Whether on campus or online, our key priority is staff and student safety.
Due to the ongoing restrictions relating to Covid-19, some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) and some non-academic offerings (particularly in relation to international experiences), may vary from those advertised and may have reduced availability or restrictions on their use.
Groups are kept at an average of 25-50 students per class. This way, students can take advantage of small numbers to increase contact time with lecturers.
*Please note that we are unable to guarantee any, trip, event, internship, placement or study abroad opportunities and that any such opportunities referred to on this webpage may be subject to additional costs (e.g. travel, visas and accommodation etc.), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the requirements in this regard, please contact the International Office for further details if you are an EU or International student.
What our students say...
The proposal was incredibly interesting, and I liked the idea of being able to learn about a huge variety of topics as well as being an accelerated course.
Entry Requirements
CU Coventry has assessed that you can achieve the required grades and we have demonstrated this belief by making you an offer. This is our commitment to you so then we ask that you reciprocate this commitment by selecting us as your ‘firm’ choice and activating your offer.
We will consider other qualifications for a pre-result unconditional offer if you have an appropriate proven performance at GCSE (or equivalent) level and predicted grades in line with grades that we expect to see at A-level. Other qualifications that we may consider for a pre-result unconditional offer include: The International Baccalaureate Diploma, BTEC Level 3 qualifications, Cambridge Pre-U and combinations of qualifications (e.g. BTECS plus A-levels).
An unconditional offer is what it says it is. So, if you don’t meet your predictions then your place is still guaranteed. However, we would hope and expect that you continue to work hard to make the most of your potential and be best prepared to study at university level.
No, the unconditional offer is only available to those who will take up their place in the year for which they applied.
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course, we have a number of programmes which upon successful completion and meeting any additional entry criteria, qualifies you onto a place on this degree course, such as Foundation Years or Access to Higher Education Diplomas.
Tuition Fees
We pride ourselves on offering competitive tuition fees which we review on an annual basis. Course fees are calculated on the basis of what it costs to teach each course and we aim for total financial transparency.
This course is offered as an accelerated degree programme, where you are able to study six blocks each year and finish in two academic years. You would still be eligible for both tuition fee loans and maintenance payments, which would be split across the six blocks evenly to ensure you are funded throughout the academic year. Student Finance England will cover your course over the £9,250 threshold for accelerated degrees up to £11,100 per year, which will result in a £5,550 saving over a three-year program, not including the saving you’ll make by not taking a maintenance loan for a third year.
We price our courses competitively in an attempt to make higher education accessible for a wide range of people. Your tuition fees will cover all of your classes, online tutorials, some of the learning materials and access to our Library & Learning Services.
You may be asked to contribute to field-trips cost for longer duration academic trips that exceed the support that the Centre of Global Engagement can provide.
Students who don't meet the performance benchmark for the PRINCE2 and ITIL certifications to be paid for by ourselves but still wish to complete the certification may be asked to contribute to the cost of the exam at a subsidised rate depending on the exam cost at the time.
Career prospects
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
Where our graduates work
Graduates of the department work in business analysis and cyber security roles in National Rail; software development roles in BT; IT consultancy roles in Infosys Ltd and infrastructure and deployment roles at McKesson UK.
What our students say...
This course offers exciting prospects in both the academic and industrial sectors. The opportunity to specialize in your final project is helpful when entering a job straight out of uni.
Disclaimer
The tuition fee for the course that is stated on the course webpage and in the prospectus for the first year of study will apply. We will review tuition fees each year. For UK and EU students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, we may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation. Following the UK’s planned exit from the European Union, EU students should be aware that there may be a change to UK laws following the UK’s exit, this may change their student status, their eligibility to study part time, and/or their eligibility for student finance. We will act in accordance with the UK’s laws in force in relation to student tuition fees and finance at that time. For international students the tuition fee that is stated on the course webpage and in the prospectus will apply for the first year of study. We will review our tuition fees each year. For international students, we may increase fees for each subsequent year of study but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation.