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Overview
Learning and Teaching
The Cloud Computing module at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is delivered through weekly lectures and tutorial sessions, which take place on consecutive weeks.
Each lecture will direct the course and introduce the new ideas and skills required. Then small group tutorial sessions will enable each student to carry out the study and research exercises described in the associated work-sheet under the guidance of a Tutor.
Independent learning includes time engaged with essential reading and assignment preparation and completion.The teaching material is available from Blackboard (our online learning environment). A course text is also recommended.
Assessment
Assessment will be through an assessed presentation and and individual research project looking at a business related cloud adoption problem based on given requirements, proposing a solution and preparing implementation specificationsProgramme Structure
Content:
- Cloud-Enabling Technologies: Contemporary technologies that realize modern-day cloud computing platforms and innovations are discussed, including data centres, virtualisation, and Web-based technologies.
- Fundamental Cloud Security: Security topics and concepts relevant and distinct to cloud computing are introduced including: confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, availability, threat, vulnerability, risk, security controls, security mechanisms, security policies and descriptions of common cloud security threats and attacks.
- Cloud Infrastructures and Management Mechanisms: Primary cloud computing mechanisms and their management mechanisms.
- Sustainability impacts of Cloud Computing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 68 other Short Courses in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Participants are expected to have a first degree at 2.2 level or above (or equivalent), or alternatively have industrial experience.
- If you are a non-UK student you will need to show your passport on entry to the UK. Please check your eligibility to visit and study in the UK here. If you are a non-Irish EU national currently resident in Ireland please contact us directly for further advice.
- If English is not your country's first language, you will be required to provide evidence to show you meet the UK Border Agency and the University's minimum English Language requirements. Further details are available on our English Language Requirements webpage
Tuition Fee
£TBC
Living costs for Bristol
750 - 1260 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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