University of Wales
Cloud Computing with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Wales

Key Course Facts

Course Description

BSc Cloud Computing with Foundation Year

Cloud Computing courses focus on the design, implementation, testing and maintenance of high-quality information systems and data-driven applications.

You will learn database design, creation, administration and the development of data-driven applications. Additionally, you will use statistical methods to analyse and visualise data, develop skills in data mining and the use of data centre technologies. Foundation year entry students are able to build confidence in the computing area before studying at higher levels.

Reasons to choose this course -Established industrial links. -British Computer Society (BCS) accredited course with Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status. -Provides you with the latest skills along with an appreciation of the demands of industry. -Student learn, in-depth, a range of programming concepts, data analysis and mining technique and network skills to develop sophisticated and complex -information systems solutions

BSc Cloud Computing focuses on the design, implementation, testing and maintenance of high-quality information systems and data-driven applications. Contact Email: [email protected]

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 38 graduates of Cloud Computing with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at University of Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Systems Engineering.

Overall student satisfaction
63 /100
38 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates of Cloud Computing with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at University of Wales

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Cloud Computing with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) 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 £25000 £20500 £23500
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £34500 £16000 - £26500 £18500 - £30500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Systems Engineering

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27153 £22345 £25548
25-75 percentile range £22653 - £33590 £16759 - £28431 £19371 - £33677

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Cloud Computing with Foundation Year, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Modules

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

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

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

Example below based on all graduates of Cloud Computing with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at University of Wales

55% Information Technology Professionals
10% Skilled trades occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Sales occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Elementary occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Cloud Computing with Foundation Year, BSc (Hons).

Costs

Tuition Fees Cloud Computing with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

EU £9000 year 1
England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1
International £13500 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, 2024

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:

  • Foundation

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About University of Wales

The University of Wales (UW) is a confederal university located in Cardiff, Wales. This university was the very first to exist in Wales, and now operates a highly rated research centre, the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies. In addition, UW also has a centre used for studying and conferences in Gregynog, Newtown.

Where is this programme taught

SA1 Waterfront Campus
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