BSc (Hons) Cloud and Network Computing (University of Staffordshire London) at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

This BSc (Hons) at the University of Staffordshire London campus teaches the design, implementation and evaluation of secure, scalable networks and cloud infrastructure using industry networking equipment. Students work on live briefs and hackathons, can gain Microsoft, Cisco, AWS and Encase certificates, and can take an optional 12-month placement. The course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a placement year or a foundation year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Cloud and Network Technologies, Programming Concepts, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence and a Computing Project. Year 2 includes Networking Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure Security, Data Structures and Algorithms and Computing Teamwork, Professional Practice and Business Analysis. Year 3 includes Advanced Network Technologies and Troubleshooting, Cloud Development and Operations and a 60-credit Final Year Project.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for roles as cloud architects and computer networking engineers, or for further study or research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112-120 UCAS points; A-levels BBC (or equivalent); Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma DMM. Other UK qualifications accepted: Access to HE Diploma (Pass with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points, with a reduced tariff offer for Access applicants), UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma (Merit overall); OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma (DMM); T Levels (minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer). Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, the Irish Leaving Certificate and Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales are considered, with offers normally in line with the standard requirements and possibly with specific grades in relevant subjects. Ideally applicants hold GCSE Maths at grade C (grade 4) or above; applicants without it are advised to contact the University. International and mature students with different qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component is the University standard for most courses.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 17,285 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 start Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a placement year or a foundation year)

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