Coventry University
Cloud Computing BSc (Hons)
Coventry University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Cloud Computing BSc (Hons) and other courses in Information Technology at Coventry University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Information Technology.

Overall student satisfaction
65 /100
25 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Computing

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Information Technology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £30000 £23500 £28000
25-75 percentile range £24000 - £34000 £18000 - £31000 £20500 - £39000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28943 £22345 £25548
25-75 percentile range £23778 - £36746 £16759 - £28431 £19371 - £33677

Course Description

Course information The course is designed to provide graduates the breadth of skills to be effective in the varied digital workplace, developing their own self-management and self-development capabilities to keep pace with change and adapt to new technologies, software languages and cloud management systems. This course has been designed in collaboration with AWS (Amazon Web Services) Educate in their Cloud Degree program.

The course aims to produce graduates who are critically informed about and engaged with the latest developments in Cloud Computing. This course will also synthesise theory and practice throughout each module to ensure that students are knowledgeable in the key areas of Software, Databases, Hardware, Cyber Security, Networking, Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms and Project Management.

Facilities Located on our Mile Lane campus, you will have access to our Library & Learning Services (LLS), fully equipped seminar rooms and impressive IT suites. 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).

Staff Each course unit has been developed and is taught by specialists in the field of digital and technology. With years of experience in the industry, our lecturers bring a wealth of expertise that is crucial to the success of our students within the industry.

Practical Experience Throughout your studies, you will find that the course is underpinned with practical experience. You will have the chance to create functioning websites, networks and databases with access to industry-standard software.

On successful completion of this course, you will have been 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. -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). -Develop cognitive, practical and employability skills needed to play a critical role for societal and economic development

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Cloud Computing BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

40% Customer service occupations
30% Natural and social science professionals
15% Elementary occupations
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Secretarial and related occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

from at least two A2 levels to include one from either Maths, Computer Science or other relevant subject.

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Information Technology

Qualification requirements

Access to HE Diploma

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

All applications are considered on an individual basis and the whole application is reviewed which includes previous and predicted qualifications, experience, reference and your motivation to study the course. The University also accepts the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/BTEC Level 3 Diploma for entry onto degree programmes, provided that they are studied in combination with other qualifications that are equivalent to three A2 Levels. This may include subject specific requirements where necessary. If you are successful in receiving an offer, you will be invited to an Applicant Visit Day to discover more about the course and studying at Coventry University Group.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • General Test
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees, Law, Communication
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • General Test
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Cloud Computing, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Cloud Computing BSc (Hons)

England UK £7950 year 1
Northern Ireland £7950 year 1
Scotland £7950 year 1
Wales £7950 year 1
Channel Islands £7950 year 1
Ireland £7950 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Coventry University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Coventry University in related subject specific rankings.

Computer Science

    • #46 
    • #501 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

See all 27 university rankings of Coventry University

About Coventry University

Coventry University was founded in 1992 in the small city of Coventry, England. This institution invests a significant portion of its resources in applied research, benefitting students through state-of-the-art facilities and equipment on site. The main campus where most of their courses take place is located just a 15-minute walk from Coventry City Centre, while their secondary campus is in Central London.

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Student composition of Coventry University

undergraduates:
24470
postgraduates:
6895
Total:
31365
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