Foundation Degree in Cloud Computing Technologies (Validated by The Open University)

You will complete a Foundation Degree in Cloud Computing Technologies over a three-year period. The Foundation Degree (FD) in Cloud Computing Technologies is aimed at meeting the local demand of Cloud experts in Northern Ireland. It will cover a range of computing specialisms allowing successful students to follow different career paths.


Academic Year: 2022/23

Course Code: 11002

Campus: Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn

Study Type: Part-Time

Education Level Higher Education

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Course Structure

The Foundation Degree consists of 40 credits (normally 2 modules) per semester in Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3.   

Modules include:

  • Computational Mathematics
  • Computer Systems
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Cloud Fundamentals
  • Web Technologies and Applications 
  • Data, Information and SQL
  • Software Testing
  • Data Analytics and Visualisation
  • Cloud Development
  • Innovative Delivery of Mobile Applications
  • Work-based Learning 

Course fees are payable in each year of study

 

Foundation Degree in Cloud Computing Technologies (Validated by The Open University) - Programme Specification

Contact Hours

Contact Hours per Week

7 hours' contact time to include practical classes, lectures, workshops or tutorials.

Mandatory Additional Study

Maximum of 3 hours per week average over the academic year.

Personal Study

19 hours maximum studying and preparing assessments in your own time per week, including use of online materials.

 

Entry Requirements

GCSE English

  • GCSE English Language Grade C or above or Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Literacy

GCSE Maths

  • GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above (or university equivalent)

3 Additional GCSE’s

  • In addition to Maths and English, three additional GCSE’s at Grade C or above are required

UCAS

A minimum of 48 UCAS points:

  • A levels 
  • OR Level 3 Diploma

Access Diploma

  • Access to Higher Education Diploma with an overall average of 45+%

English Language Requirements for International students:

  • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level
  • B2 IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
  • PTE 51 Or an approved equivalent test in

English Equivalent qualifications include:

  • Grade C (or above) in GCSE English
  • Successful completion of a Level 3 Vocational Programme with assessments completed in English Language
  • Essential Skills in Literacy (Level 2)
  • ESOL Level 2 

Tier 4 Students:

  • SERC will only accept a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for issuing a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

Admissions

  • Successful completion of the admissions process

APEL

  • Provide evidence of ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Further details on APEL can be found in the admissions section

How will I be assessed and given feedback?
Students are assessed using a range of different methods. These include examinations, coursework, project-based learning, presentations, practical, posters, leaflets, role-play, and case studies. This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study. Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance.

Where will it take me?
Successful completion of this course could lead to either a career in the computing industry or to related degree programmes.  SERC offer a 1 year degree top-up for this programme.

How will it make me more employable?

The course provides the opportunity to undertake a placement within the computing industry to assist you in developing real-life experience and practical skills that employers want.

You will learn transferable skills such as communication, organisational skills, problem solving and critical thinking which will help you to apply for relevant jobs within the computing industry. The programme is designed to facilitate your development of a range of graduate qualities that are highly valued in the workplace. 

Additional Costs
None

Accreditation
Open University

Course Modules

Modules include:

  • Computational Mathematics
  • Computer Systems
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Cloud Fundamentals
  • Web Technologies and Applications 
  • Data, Information and SQL
  • Software Testing
  • Data Analytics and Visualisation
  • Cloud Development
  • Innovative Delivery of Mobile Applications
  • Work-based Learning 
Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

In addition to the above Terms & Conditions students must also adhere to the following:
SERC Open University Regulations

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