Program Overview

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Cloud Computing BSc (Hons)

Study level: Undergraduate

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.

Year of entry

2025

Location

CU London (Dagenham, London)

Study mode

Full-time
Sandwich

Duration

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich

Course code

161I

Start date

June 2025

Course overview

This 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.

Content is maintained through working closely with large cloud service providers, ensuring graduates are well placed for employability on completion in a competitive and rapidly developing field.

Why you should study this course

The course is designed to provide successful graduates with the breadth of skills to be effective in the varied digital workplace, developing self-management and self-development capabilities to keep pace with change and adapt to new technologies, software languages and cloud management systems.

Through the course programme you should develop your skills and knowledge in many areas, including:

• Problem-based learning using authentic assessment methods.
• Critical self-development and professional presentation in a technical field.
• Techniques and technologies to leverage cloud provisions to meet business requirements.

What you'll study

Year one

• Principles of Computer Systems - 30 credits
• Serverless Web Applications - 30 credits
• Networking Architecture and Design Concepts - 30 credits
• Infrastructure Architecture and Design Concepts - 30 credits

Year two

• Software Defined Networks and Content Delivery Networks - 30 credits
• Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence - 30 credits
• Securing Cloud Systems - 30 credits
• Managing Virtualised Servers and Infrastructure - 30 credits

Placement year

• UK Work Placement - 0 credits
• International Study/Work Placement - 0 credits

Final year

• Proposing Cloud Solutions - 30 credits
• Applied Cloud Architecture Project - 30 credits
• Applied Cloud Software Project - 30 credits
• Managing Cloud Solutions - 30 credits

How you'll learn

The course is designed to support your development of essential skills needed to get you employment-ready and into the industry quicker.

Our teaching methods are varied to suit the needs of all our students. In addition to lectures, we also utilise a blended learning approach, including online aspects, workshops and group work.

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.

Teaching contact hours

You can expect up to 20 hours of learning activities per week, made up of face-to-face teaching, individual and group tutorials, online classes and independent learning. Additionally, you will be expected to undertake up to 30 hours of self-directed study, depending on the demands of individual modules.

Classes usually run Monday to Friday at a fixed time each day, either in the morning (9am-1pm) or afternoon (2pm-6pm).

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods include:

• Coursework
• Presentations
• Project work
• Quizzes
• Artefact submission and demonstrations
• Reflective reports or business documents

Entry requirements

Typical offer for 2024/25 entry.

• UK: 104 UCAS tariff points. Candidates will normally be expected to have GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. Level 2 equivalents are accepted. Two A2 levels to include one from either Maths, Computer Science or other relevant subject. BTEC National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject (e.g. Computing), or an appropriate Foundation/Access qualification where the standard achieved is deemed equivalent to the above.
• International: Equivalent qualifications to the above and will be reviewed by our admissions team.

Fees and funding

2024/25 tuition fees.

• UK, Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man: £7,950 per year
• EU: £7,950 per year with EU Support Bursary, £18,300 per year without EU Support Bursary
• International: £18,300 per year

Facilities

You’ll be based in the spacious Civic Centre building, which provides an outstanding learning environment.

You will have access to our Library and Learning Services, fully equipped seminar rooms and impressive IT suites.

Careers and opportunities

On completion, you should 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.

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 this course have gone on to work at BT, National Rail, Infosys Ltd and McKesson UK.