Cloud Computing Technologies - Top Up - Bangor & Lisburn

The BSc (Hons) in Cloud Computing Technologies is aimed at meeting the local demand of Cloud experts in Northern Ireland. It will cover a range of computing specialisms allowing successful students to follow different career paths.

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 Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Application of Number, or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification. AND
• Passes in 4 different subjects (can include English Language and Mathematics as above), with 1 at GCE Advanced (A) level (grades A-E), and 3 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.