Cloud Computing Technologies

Duration

Contact Hours per Week
15 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

General Entry Requirements
The general entry requirements below identify the minimum qualifications needed to apply for the programme.

Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis on application.

You are required to upload a copy of your qualification certificates to show how you meet the entry requirements for the programme prior to enrolment.

Applications will also require successful completion of the admissions process.

GCSE/ Level 2 Requirements

GCSE grade C/4 in English Language, or Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Communication, or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification.
AND

GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics, or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification.
AND

2 at GCSE level (grades A*-C*/9-4), or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification.
Level 5

Foundation Degree in a Computing related discipline with a pass mark of 55% or above
Pearson Higher National Diploma in a Computing related discipline grade merit or above
Candidates presenting with Foundation Degrees or Higher Nationals or other Level 5 qualification from other awarding bodies will be considered under APEL procedures.
AND

Applicants must hold a Level 4 Maths module or higher from a related discipline. Other disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Students who have not studied the FD in Cloud Computing Technologies at SERC must undertake the Microsoft DP-900 learning path content and the course materials for Programming Fundamentals module provided by the college as background knowledge for entry prior to the course start date. There is no requirement for students to complete assessment of the learning. 
Accreditation of Prior Learning

Alternatively, you can provide evidence of your ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process, either through Accredited Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). Further details on APL can be found in the HE Admissions Process section of our website and the HE Accreditation of Prior Learning SOP.

Careers / Further progression

Where will it take me?
Successful completion of this course could lead to a career in the computing industry.

How will it make me more employable?
The course provides the opportunity to develop 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.

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