CLOUD COMPUTING, ANALYTICS AND SECURITY FOR INDUSTRY Level 5 Foundation Degree

Level 5
Higher Education
Newry Campus
Portadown Campus
The Open University

Overview

This programme aims to produce graduates who can apply their understanding, experience and specialist skills to the modern computing industry to be economically valuable within the Northern Ireland and UK economy and beyond. The programme will produce graduates of the highest academic quality who understand the underlying principles of computing, who have a broad knowledge, who can research and evaluate, and design and implement solutions to problems. The course graduates will have the computing and transferrable skills to develop new concepts and ideas in computing that will add value and inform the strategic direction of an organisation.

The proposed modules will provide a perfect balance between required core skills and new and emerging skills required for industry.

Ongoing consultation with employers ensures the industrial relevance of the programme and provides preparation for a range of career paths. An integral part of the programme is work-based learning and in year 3, students will undertake a supervised work placement over approximately 12 weeks.

The taught modules are delivered by experienced lecturing staff.

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The over-riding consideration in admitting applicants to this course, is evidence that the learner is likely to be able to complete the course satisfactorily.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.
Applicants should normally have obtained a minimum of 48 UCAS points achieved through the completion of A-Levels, National Awards, Access or other alternative approved level 3 qualifications.
Applicants should have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. This must include GCSE English Language Grade C or Essential Skills Communication Level 2 and GCSE Mathematics Grade C or Essential Skills Numeracy Level 2. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English Language.

The College’s Admissions policy reflects the expectations of the UK Quality Code Admissions, Recruitment and Widening Access (Nov 2018).

Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/ A Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE. It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.

Modules include:

Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals.
Introduction to Networking.
Database Design and Development for Cloud.
IoT Development.
Introduction to Virtualisation Technologies.
Mobile Development.
Cloud Computing.
Cyber Security.
Data Analytics.
AI Fundamentals.
Work Based Learning.

Most modules are assessed by a combination of coursework, practical assessments and examinations.

On successful completion of this course you may progress to the part-time Level 6 BSc (Hons) Degree in Computing for Industry offered by SRC (in collaboration with Open University.)

Students may also progress to other degree programmes but it is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s admission and progression requirements.

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P4936PF
Code

Full Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

2 Years
Duration

16.00
Hours Per Week

08/09/2025
Date

Mon
Day/s

£2980
Total Full Fee Per Year

Full Fee Breakdown

Course Fee

£2980

Total Fee

£2980

Fees Payable Each Year

Newry West Campus

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P4937NF
Code

Full Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

2 Years
Duration

16.00
Hours Per Week

08/09/2025
Date

Mon
Day/s

£2980
Total Full Fee Per Year

Full Fee Breakdown

Course Fee

£2980

Total Fee

£2980

Fees Payable Each Year

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