BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cloud Technologies)

Key Facts

Awarded By

Duration

Four Years

Location

Colombo / Kandy

Overview

Specialise in the latest technologies from the leading providers of Cloud Services globally such as Amazon AWS and Microsoft in order to make yourself ultra-employable and well versed in current standards.

Staffordshire University is a member of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy programme and we have embedded the AWS Certified Solutions Architect knowledge within our course.

Throughout your degree, you will have the opportunity to learn a wide variety of transferable skills. These skills will be useful in Cloud Computing or any other career you may choose to pursue. Skills gained will include project management, independent working, team working and advanced computer literacy.

On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cloud Technologies), students will be awarded with a Staffordshire University degree

Teaching & Learning

You will learn through lectures, tutorials and workshops. Lectures are highly interactive and incorporate group discussions, video presentations, and activity-based learning. Learning activities are designed to develop soft skills as well as your ability to work independently and as part of a group. Your learning experience will be enriched by field visits and guest lectures by industry experts

Modules

Year 1

Software Development and Application Modelling

Introduction to object oriented programming
Introduction to object oriented analysis & design using UML

Digital Technologies

Elementary computing mathematics
Elementary computer & cloud architecture & networking

Networking Concepts and Cyber Security

Design and development of commercial network infrastructure (CCNA: Routing and Switching)
Introduction to basic cyber security principles

Web Development and Operating Systems

Basic website design & development using java script & HTML
Introduction to Linux operating system & bash scripting

Year 2

Commercial Computing

Professional & study skills & research methods
Introduction to project management using agile methods

Databases and Data Structures

Introduction to database design & development
Introduction to algorithms & data structures

Routed and Switched Architectures

Implementing Cisco routing for large scale networks (CCNP: Routing and Switching 1)
Advanced switching using Cisco technologies and devices (CCNP: Routing and Switching 2)

Enterprise Cloud and Infrastructure Automation

Enterprise cloud infrastructure design & development
Evaluation & selection of automation techniques for enterprise infrastructure

Year 3

Industry Placement up to 1 Year

At the end of the second year you may opt for an internship/ placement to gain industry exposure.

Year 4

Emerging Technologies

Research methods
Introduction to cutting-edge technologies

Final Year Project

Design and modeling of a solution for a real-world problem
Development and evaluation of a solution for a real-world problem

Cloud, Virtualization and Communications

Exposure to cutting-edge cloud and networking technologies
Selection & deployment of state-of-the-art technologies on enterprise network infrastructure

Developing for the Cloud

Advanced cloud infrastructure including fault tolerance and security
Development of cloud based software using micro Services

Admission Requirements

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the standard route are:

A. GCE Advanced Level

Sri Lankan: 3 passes or
London, Cambridge or Edexcel : 3 D passes or
Any combination totalling to 12 points from the following tariff scheme:

GCE Advanced Level Grade
(Sri Lankan/London/Cambridge/Edexcel)	A	B	C	D/S	E
Points	10	8	6	4	2

Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Degree Foundation

And

B.GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Passes (Grade 4) for English and Mathematics

C. Equivalent qualifications

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the accelerated route are:

– GCE Advanced Level (Sri Lankan, London, Cambridge or Edexcel) – 3 C passes and

– GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Passes (Grade 4) for English and Mathematics

You may apply pending A/L results. Applicants with additional qualifications may receive advanced entry.

Career Opportunities

Cloud Technologies graduates will find that there are many career opportunities available. You might choose to work for a business as a Consultant to help manage cloud storage or for a cloud provider. Alternatively, you could be self-employed and go into business to provide education and information around cloud computing.

Special Remarks

Programme commencement is subject to management approval, for more Information please contact student admission counsellors.

Campus

Areas of study

Important Links

APIIT Sri Lanka is a reputable higher education institution established in partnership with Staffordshire University in the UK. APIIT also has academic liaisons with prestigious universities from Australia, Malaysia and Thailand.