Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Cloud Computing (Sandwich Year)

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.

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. In the first year of the degree course, the university aim to teach students the foundations of the key concepts needed to apply the knowledge and skills to solve industry-focused problems using cloud computing concepts. The second year aims to build on the knowledge developed in students' first year. The final year will provide them with opportunities to further engage with formal business practices, international standards, and legislation to hone workplace acumen. Students should be able to formulate their strategy for cloud project development and creation, service management and deliver solutions to meet a business, social or ethical need. Students will engage in learning pivotal skills to becoming a graduate practitioner. Students' final project places them in an innovative real-world environment where they will propose, design, develop, test, deliver and maintain across the entire stage.