Software Development, Cloud Computing and DevOps (PDip)

Course Overview

Who is this course for?  
This programme is designed for looking to change direction in their careers and fully immerse themselves in a conversion course to enable them to take up the opportunities in cloud-based software development and DevOps, all while taking advantage of the personal engagement with and support of our award-winning Computer Science school and staff. 

What will I study?  
The programme has a number of required elements (immersion in computing knowledge, deepening and specialisation, and industry experience and professional development): 

• A foundation in software development, including extensive experience with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript (NodeJS), SQL all at the level expected by industry.
• A Full-Stack approach to application development, in line with current best practice and industry demand.
• Immersion in Enterprise Computing, DevOps and Cloud Computing, enabling participants to build critical knowledge of cloud-based enterprise application development, as well as cloud infrastructures and platforms such as Firebase and AWS.
• A proven structure for industry collaboration, through an upgraded internship programme.

Why Choose This Course?  

Employability:  
Working with industry partners, such as HP and IBM,  the course is well aligned with current skills demand in cloud computing and DevOps. 

Unique Course:
Delivery is full-time and on-campus, providing a fully immersive and supportive environment for students to achieve their goals. Block delivery over 2 days per week (Thursday and Friday). 

Work placement:
Students can  either apply for an industry internship/placement or undertake a capstone group project.  

Practical training 
Modules include significant hands-on practical laboratory sessions, assignments and group work,  supported by tutors. 

Unique Features of this Course  

Block delivery:
Course delivery will take place on Thursday and Friday every week during term, allowing students the option to continue employment the rest of the week. 

Dedicated workspace:
Lectures and hands-on practical work will be delivered in-person in a blended fashion in a dedicated classroom, facilitating teamwork and peer learning.

Industry placement: 
In collaboration with our industry partners and supported by dedicated staff in our Career Development Centre, students will be supported in applying for placements with companies such as Fidelity Investments, Siren, Schneider Electric, Broadridge, Overstock, Transitions Optical, Joulica, HP, IBM, Channel Mechanics. Students will be provided with training and support in CV preparation and interview skills. 

Industry-relevance:
This programme is unique in offering training across the 3 key areas of Software Development / Engineering, Cloud Computing and DevOps. Content is based on engagement with and feedback from our industry partners. 

Team working and collaboration: 
Students collaborate on joint projects using modern code-sharing, version management, and collaborative project management techniques.

Improve communication skills:
Learn to effectively present and articulate findings to a range of audiences, from stakeholders to decision-makers. 

Progression to Higher Qualifications 
Our graduates are also eligible to continue to Master’s level through entry to the 2nd year of the Master’s in Software Design & Development degree. 

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Additional Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Course Outline

The course academic content is delivered over Semesters 1 and 2. In Semester 3 (after the exams at the end of Semester 2) students will either embark on their industry internship / work placement of a group project.  

In collaboration with our industry partners and supported by dedicated staff in our Career Development Centre, students will be supported in applying for placements with companies such as Fidelity Investments, Siren, Schneider Electric, Broadridge, Overstock, Transitions Optical, Joulica, HP, IBM, Channel Mechanics. Students will be provided with full training and support in CV preparation and interview skills. Students who do not obtain a placement or prefer not to apply (for example they may want to remain in their current employment), will do the group project. This is an industrially relevant project supervised by an experienced member of the course academic staff. 

Assessment 

Continuous Assessment from week to week during the 2 teaching semesters is performed using a combination of practical assignments, group projects, lab exams, and quizzes. At the end of semester 

Further Education

A transparent scoring mechanism will be applied. Candidates may be interviewed depending on their relevant background and experience. Gender balanced interview panels will consist of an academic member, an industry representative or representative from the Career Development Centre. Eligibility will be screened centrally by a dedicated admin resource. 

Why Choose This Course?

Career Opportunities

Who’s Suited to This Course

Learning Outcomes

Transferable Skills Employers Value

Work Placement

Study Abroad

Related Student Organisations

Course Fees

Fees: EU

Fees: Tuition

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