UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Programme Title:
Cloud Computing
Awarding Body:
Staffordshire University
Teaching Institution:
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Final Awards:
BSc/BSc (Hons)
Intermediate Awards:
Certificate HE, Diploma HE, BSc
Mode of Study:
Full Time
UCAS Codes:
QAA Subject Benchmarks: Computing
JACS Code:
Professional/Statutory Body:
Date of Production:
BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT
May 2013
Date of Revision:
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EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME
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Provide a sound general understanding of computing technology
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Develop a detailed understanding of Cloud computing and the associated
technologies within the context of a commercial installation.
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Develop a detailed understanding of network communications within the
context of data centres and more general corporate environments.
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Develop a comprehensive knowledge of enterprise communication security
considerations
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Develop a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of a commercial
organisation for the use of cloud computing
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Enable you to achieve the highest award within their overall ability.
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Enable you to specialise fully in cloud computing and computer network
communications
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To allow you to develop a practical set of skills for the implementation of both
virtualisation and the supporting communication networks
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Give you the practical and theoretical experience in creating secure
communication networks
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Whenever possible, give a practical emphasis to the your studies
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Provide a programme of study in which your general education is enhanced,
including transferable skills
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When appropriate, to enable you, by means of a one-year period of
supervised work in an industrial, commercial or public service setting, to gain
relevant experience in the computing profession, and as far as possible
gainfully to exploit that experience during the student’s final year
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Produce graduates who are fit to undertake employment in industry,
commerce or public service in Cloud computing or computer networking
alternately (for those with suitable degree classification) to undertake
programmes of further study or research at appropriate institutions
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Embed the facilitation of your attainment of Staffordshire Graduate attributes
and the assessment of that attainment as an important element of the award.
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Provide an enriching experience for you which supports and facilitates your
personal, academic and professional development throughout your period of
study with us, laying a foundation for continuing development throughout your
life.
What is distinctive about this programme?
This award is designed to allow you to build the confidence and knowledge within the
field of Cloud computing. You will learn about the general area of computing and then
this will be expanded upon from the perspective of Cloud computing. This is a fast
moving area of computing with new development’s happening all of the time. The
term cloud computing encompasses a large number of technologies and does
require supporting infrastructure. On this award we will look at this and give you the
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confidence to evaluate and the impact of these within an organisation. Our emphasis
will be towards producing graduates who will both understand Cloud computing and
also the network communications which compliment to support this technology. The
more work is pushed onto a Cloud environment then the higher emphasises is put on
the supporting network and the ability to secure these communications to ensure
compliance with the applicable data protection laws.
The intention of the award is not only to give you the essential knowledge within the
field but also to allow them to build the practical skills which would be also required
by employers. In order to facilitate this we have dedicated physical and virtual labs
which are available for your use. Additionally within the network area we have
adopted the Cisco academy program to ensure that you get both a degree and the
current Cisco academy certifications. This has been embedded into the Network
computing degree with CCNA, CCNP and Router Security. All of the teaching we do
in the networking area is based on Cisco industry standard equipment meaning the
minimum amount of retraining for industry. Staffordshire university is a Cisco
regional academy and all of our lecturers are certified Cisco instructors. Although we
have placed the Cisco program into the awards the majority of what is taught is
based around open standards, hence applicable to all manufactures equipment.
Within the field of cloud computing we will use the VMware academy programs to
give the student the confidence in the practical aspects of this technology and also
give them the knowledge to be able to take the widely accepted Industry
certifications.
All of our students are encouraged at the end of the second year to undertake a one
year paid placement in a suitable company. Within this degree program you will
have the skills, knowledge and knowledge to work within the Cloud computing or
computer networks field. Again this allows you to take the knowledge you have
gained in your time at Staffordshire University and utilize this in a real world work
environment. It is a good opportunity for students and also potentially enhances your
employability. The placement can be in smaller local or larger multi-national
company, we have a dedicated team to help you with this.
The Staffordshire Graduate
The Staffordshire Graduate represents a set of qualities that the University
passionately believes is necessary for success in the 21st century. The Staffordshire
Graduate is a reflective and critical learner with a global perspective, prepared to
contribute in the world of work.
From the first day that you join the Cloud Computing award our emphasis is to get
you the skills, knowledge and mind set which will let you achieve your maximum
potential in the industry. These skills are given to let you consider working inside of
an organisation or even to have the enterprise skills and confidence to work for
yourself.
We have tailored our modules which we cover to ensure that what you are being
taught is always what is needed not just for today’s industry but also to gain the
confidence and the ability to adapt to the needs in the future as well. There are new
technologies and developments being released regularly we want our graduates to
be critical independent individuals who can evaluate this technology, not just too
simply accept. The award allows you to both learn the academic knowledge which
you need to succeed but also give you the practical skills to be able to carry out the
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work.
We will also look at the global impact which can be seen through the use of Cloud
Computing and the supporting technologies. Within this award we want our graduate
to be at the cutting edge of the technology. Cloud computing does not operate in
isolation and as such we will also look at a large amount of network communications
and security on this award. Knowledge in this field is needed to fully understand
what the impact of using Cloud computing would be on a corporate infrastructure.
We need to understand the specifics of this new global data marketplace to ensure
that we make an informed decision on what on first consideration may appear to be a
good solution. It is this reflective thinking upon the problems and deep understanding
learnt overtime allow in you to critically evaluate the choices.
We understand that our graduates do go on to do well and as such we will look at the
skill of communication. Your understanding of a particular area at some stage will
need to be communicated to others; this could be members of your peer group or
less technical colleagues. This is particularly true within a field such as Cloud
computing where a lot of companies are looking for clear evidence based guidance
upon its adoption. You need to present the written and oral information in a
professional manner which Staffordshire University want all of our graduates to be
able to do.
In your final year at the university you will be working on a large scale project with the
assistance of a supervisor. This allows you to specialise your knowledge in a precise
area and further develop your independent learning and critical analysis skills. This
work will be presented to your supervision team and also within GradEX to a number
of local employers and interested colleagues.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
What will this programme teach me to do? At the end of your studies you should be
able to:
Knowledge & Understanding
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of networking concepts and
principles, building on those covered at Certificate and Intermediate
Level, showing the acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at
least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of research
and development of Cloud computing and communications
Learning
Develop lines of argument and evaluate possible approaches, tools,
techniques and solutions based on knowledge of underlying Cloud
and communication concepts and principles, while understanding the
uncertainty, ambiguity and limitations of this knowledge.
Enquiry
Initiate and carry out projects related to cloud computing and the
associated technologies such as virtualisation and networking.
Ethically gather information pertaining to problems, possible
solutions, and the success of these solutions, from existing or
potential users and/or organisations using a methodical structured
approach.
Find, critically evaluate, manage, apply, and understand information
from a range of sources, acknowledging the cultural, ethical,
economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information.
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Analysis
Understand and critically be able to evaluate the current research and
“State of the art” for commercial developments this includes abstract
concepts, arguments, assumptions and data (that may be
incomplete) to draw conclusions.
Problem Solving
Develop appropriate questions and strategies to achieve a solution
(or identify a range of solutions) to a problem.
Plan and carry out a large and complex project related to Cloud
computing which could be in the areas of virtualisation, security or
related networking.
Communication
Communicate ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and
non-specialist audiences in a variety of forms
Able to communicate with colleagues to ensure that an objective is
clearly understood and is met
Write a structured formal report using appropriate referencing, and
techniques for documentation.
Application
Apply computing concepts, principles and techniques, including those
at the forefront of virtualisation and communication knowledge, in the
process of solving complex problems related to virtualisation and
networking.
Reflection
Building on the understanding of professional and self-development
issues developed at Certificate and Intermediate Level, work in a
professional manner, recognising the legal, social, ethical and
professional issues involved in the exploitation of virtualisation
technologies, and being guided by the adoption of appropriate
professional, ethical and legal practices.
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE, MODULES AND CREDITS
Programme Title
Each of the teaching blocks is worth 15 credits so for example the module
Data storage and Software Development, once successfully completed is
worth 30 credits
CESENG200864
Maths for
L Teaching CESCOM10072- CESCOM10075- CESCOM10070Block
1
Computing
4
4
4
E
(15 Credits)
Fundamentals of
Hardware &
Data storage
V
Computer
Computer
and Software
CESCOM10084E
Teaching
Networks*
Systems*
Development*
4
L Block 2
(30 Credits)
(30 Credits)
(30 Credits)
Introduction to
Virtualisation
4
(15 Credits)
(To progress to Level 5 at least 90 credits at Level 4 must be passed)
*This module explicitly focuses on significant elements required for the achievement
of the STAFFORDSHIRE GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES.
L
E Teaching
CESCOM10132V Block 1 CESCOM10127- CESCOM10135- CESCOM101395
5
5
5
Professional
E
Network
Routing and
Virtual
Skills for
L
Security
Switching
Computing
5 Teaching
(30 Credits)
(30 Credits)
Networking*
(30 Credits)
(30 Credits)
Block 2
(To progress to Level 6 at least 210 credits of must be passed including a
minimum of 90 credits at Level 5)
*This module explicitly focuses on significant elements required for the achievement
of the STAFFORDSHIRE GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES.
If you are registered for a sandwich degree you must do an industrial
placement between levels 5 and 6.
L
E Teaching CESCOM10149V Block 1
6
E
Converged
L
Networks
6
Teaching
Block 2
(30 Credits)
CESCOM10158
-6
Future
Communication
Technologies*
(30 Credits)
6
CESCOM10177
-6
Troubleshooting
a Converged IP
Based Network
a Converged IP
Network
(15 Credits)
CESCOM101576
Final Year
Project*
(45 Credits)
*This module explicitly focuses on significant elements required for the achievement
of the STAFFORDSHIRE GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES.
HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
Teaching and Learning
This award will be taught through a combination of tutor led learning and student
centred learning. We will make sure that all students will have the opportunity to
work on their own and in groups on practical exercises. This will help the student to
build confidence in their own skills and learn essential skills in technical
communications. To enhance these practical skills electronic material will be made
available in addition to the normal lecture material which the student will be
encouraged to look at. This allows further enhancement to the knowledge base
which can be fed into practical work. Within the networking modules there are a
number of electronic assessments which can be taken by the student to ensure that
they do understand an area completely or if not request help on that issue.
Virtual Learning Environment
At Staffordshire University we will ensure that there is an electronic presence on our
Blackboard server for all of the modules which you study with us. This gives you a
central resource in which all of your required information will be stored and
accessible via an Internet connection. The details of each of the modules will be
specified here with all of the learning material and any assessments. Additionally on
these awards we will provide you with access to the Cisco Network Academy and
VMware academy sites which will provide additional material.
It is essential you feel confident enough in their own knowledge and skills to leave
the university and then work in the industry or continue onto further study.
Assessment
A variety of different modes of assessment are employed within the Scheme. The
nature of the subject area for this award is predominantly practical. Assessment
throughout the programme can therefore be expected to ensure a suitable balance
between theoretical knowledge and practical skills. A theoretical base for the award
is needed to understand the practical aspects of the work. An assessment strategy
will be chosen for each module which is appropriate for testing the achievement of
the learning outcomes. To pass a module you are required to gain at least 20% in
each component of assessment. Overall you must get a mark of 40% to successfully
complete the module.
A mix of formative and summative assessment is used throughout the programme.
Typically formative assessment takes place during tutorial time with feedback on how
the work is going and allows for a discussion on performance. We will also provide
access to the Cisco Network and VMware academy program where for some of the
modules you study with us a number of formative assessments are provided to allow
you to test your understanding.
We have a number of different summative assessments which will take place in
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different forms. These are designed to test a large number of skills beyond simply
remembering a set of facts.
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Class tests (up to 1 hour)
Examinations (up to 3 hours)
Practical assignment work (individual or group-based)
Portfolio of work
Report (individual or group-based)
Presentations (individual or group-based)
You will normally receive feedback on any assessment within 20 days of submission
which again can be used to enhance your learning on a module. If you do not
understand the feedback we want this mechanism to be useful to you please do talk
to your module tutor who will be able to assist. Do not simply accept you did not get
the result expected in a particular area as a lot of modules will build upon each other
and as such you need to know what the issues were and how to improve on this for
future assessments.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Entry Requirements (including IELTS score)
What qualifications would I need to join this programme?
The entry requirements for the award are normally:
Individually assessed on qualifications, skills and experience. However, a typical
three A level or BTEC National Diploma offer will be 260 UCAS tariff points
Applicants should have passed GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or above.
Overseas applicants will also be asked to provide evidence that they are competent
to study at this level in terms of English language usage if English is not their first
language. At least IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required.
Disability Statement
Staffordshire University operates a policy of inclusive teaching and learning to ensure
that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Details
about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at:
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/courses_and_study/disabled_students/index.jsp
Within this award we do not see a disability as being something which will restrict
your learning or the skills you learn at all.
AWARD SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The following award specific regulations apply:
Industrial placement
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The industrial placement normally requires the completion of 48 weeks in relevant
supervised work experience taken between level 5 and level 6. However,
exceptionally for placements in School environments (where the nature of the
employment precludes the completion of 48 weeks), the completion of 36 weeks is
acceptable.
Normally if you are enrolled on a sandwich award, you must pass the sandwich year
to progress to level 6. However, in exceptional circumstances the completion of the
industrial placement may be deferred until after the completion of level 6. Where this
occurs you will still be required to pass an industrial placement before you can be
awarded a sandwich degree.
If you fail the industrial placement period, you will only be allowed one further
attempt. The referral attempt must normally occur within 18 months. Failure at the
referral attempt will mean that you cannot further progress on a sandwich award. You
would have to transfer onto an appropriate non-sandwich full-time award in order to
continue.
The placement period is not compensatable.
To be eligible for the award of an Honours degree with a sandwich, you must pass
the industrial placement period.
Transfer between a sandwich award and a non-sandwich award
You may opt to transfer from a non-sandwich award to an appropriate sandwich
award at any time.
You may transfer from a sandwich version of your award to a non-sandwich version,
at any time up until the end of week 2 of the first teaching block of level 5. However,
after week 2 of the first teaching block of level 5, the transfer is only permitted if one
or more of the following criteria are met,
1) you are unable, for valid reasons e.g. extenuating circumstances, to undertake or
complete an industrial placement;
2) having attempted the industrial placement, you have failed it;
3) you have BOTH been unable to secure a placement 12 months after the start of
level 5, AND have a portfolio of evidence that shows that you have made a bona fide
attempt to obtain a placement. The decision as to whether the portfolio of evidence
shows that you have made a bona fide attempt is at the discretion of the Academic
Placements tutor.
Further information about the award can be found in the relevant Student
Handbook and on the University Website. This includes information about
optional modules, learning outcomes at levels below honours, student
support, and academic regulations.
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THE STAFFORDSHIRE GRADUATE
The Staffordshire Graduate represents a set of qualities that the University passionately believes is necessary for success in the 21st
century.
The Staffordshire Graduate is a reflective and critical learner with a global perspective, prepared to contribute in the world of work.
The table below indicates where, within your award, these characteristics are addressed:
AWARD TITLE:
BSc Cloud Computing
Award Module(s) including level
Characteristic
Method of Assessment
and number of credits
The subject discipline of this award focuses on the development of knowledge and skills that are directly relevant to
employment within the computing industry. Thus most subject specific modules across the award contribute to the development
of subject discipline specific knowledge and skills that support employability.
Work-ready and
employable
The modules identified below are those modules that focus on the development of generic and transferable knowledge and
skills that prepare you for employment and a future career.
This module will look at a detailed understanding of the phrase virtualisation looking at
the various understandings of this term and the technology which underpins this.
CESCOM10139-5 - Level 5 Virtual
Computing (30 Credits)
Within the field of Cloud computing this would be considered essential knowledge and
skills to learn. This will be assessed through the use of examination and coursework.
Placement Year – Level P (0
This is embedded into the placement where the student will be proving their ability to
Credits)
employable and work ready by getting and keeping the placement for 32 weeks
CESCOM10132-5 - Level 5
This module is looking at and will be evaluating the understanding the student has
Professional Skills for Networking
regarding a real-world environment and understanding how to communicate in a
(30 Credits)
manner suitable for the industry
CESCOM10177-6 -Level 6
This module is designed to bring together all of the skills needed for employability in
Troubleshooting a Converged IP
the networking field with debugging of real world problems and is evaluated within the
Based Network (30 Credits)
practical assignment
This module is now considered as one of the modules which are the “Bread and
CESCOM10135-5 -Level 5 Routing
Butter” of networking with the “Networking 1” module. The skills taught here are
and Switching (30 Credits)
expected of all networking staff no matter what area of speciality they move into. This
will be evaluated through the use of a practical assessment
CESCOM10072-4 - Level 4
This module will introduce the students to the knowledge required to be able to run a
Fundamentals of Computer
commercial network at a basic level. It will give them the skills and the option of the
Networks (30 Credits)
certifications to gain employment. We will also look in this module at commercial
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CESCOM10132-5 - Level 5
Professional Skills for Networking
(30 Credits)
Placement Year – Level P (0
Credits)
Understanding of
enterprise and
entrepreneurship
CESCOM10072-4 - Level 4
Fundamentals of Computer
Networks (30 Credits)
CESCOM10177-6 -Level 6
Troubleshooting a Converged IP
Based Network (30 Credits)
Understanding of
global issues and
their place in the
global economy
CESCOM10072-4 - Level 4
Fundamentals of Computer
Networks (30 Credits)
CESCOM10132-5 - Level 5
Professional Skills for Networking
(30 Credits)
CESCOM10158-6 - Level 6 Future
Communication Technologies (30
Credits)
CESCOM10084-4 – Level 4
Introduction to Virtualisation (30
Credits)
Placement Year – Level P (0
Credits)
Communication
skills
CESCOM10157-6 - Level 6 Final
Year Project (45 Credits)
CESCOM10132-5 - Level 5
networks and the considerations giving them the employability skills required. This will
be evaluated through the case study.
This will be embedded into the coursework for this module. The students will be taught
about the details of working in a company and the different considerations from legal,
through to H&S. This is expected to be discussed in the final report.
The students on placement will be understanding about enterprise as a part of working
in a company
This will be evaluated within the case study where the student within the group will
need to understand and research the needs of a commercial organisation which is
upgrading a network infrastructure. This will require formatting correctly to present the
information accurately and succinctly for a none technical audience
Within this module we will look at the use of networks within an enterprise from the
viewpoint of meeting the service level agreements which are set in place. These will
be defined based on the needs of the enterprise and we will look at how these are
affected by decisions and how to deal with these issues. This will be evaluated within
the examination of this module.
This will be evaluated within the case study within the scenario given where data can
now be stored on a global basis and the effect this has on our network designs.
This will be evaluated in the course work where this will be simulating a fictional
company solving a real world problem. The students will be working in teams to
distribute the work to solve the problem
The case study of this module will look at future technologies and how these will
impact on the global developments of networks. The changes will always have an
effect on the global communication methods and this does need to be understood.
Within this module the student will gain an understanding of the global impact of
network computing and specifically the increased use of virtualised hardware which
can increasingly be located anywhere on the globe rather than inside an enterprise.
This will be assessed within the coursework.
This is embedded into the placement with an essential element of being able to
communicate with the management, customers and peers
The student will need to demonstrate communication abilities within the written work.
This is writing in a precise manner to get the correct information across to the reader
and show the ability to understand and present complex concepts in a simpler manner
This will be evaluated through the coursework with the students being able to
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Professional Skills for Networking
(30 Credits)
CESCOM10072-4 - Level 4
Fundamentals of Computer
Networks (30 Credits)
CESCOM10132-5 - Level 5
Professional Skills for Networking
(30 Credits)
Placement Year – Level P (0
Credits)
Presentation skills
CESCOM10157-6 - Level 6 Final
Year Project (45 Credits)
CESCOM10072-4 - Level 4
Fundamentals of Computer
Networks (30 Credits)
The ability to
interact confidently
with colleagues
Independence of
thought
CESCOM10132-5 - Level 5
Professional Skills for Networking
(30 Credits)
Placement Year – Level P (0
Credits)
CESCOM10158-6 - Level 6 Future
Communication Technologies (30
Credits)
CESCOM10072-4 - Level 4
Fundamentals of Computer
Networks (30 Credits)
CESCOM10157-6 - Level 6 Final
Year Project (45 Credits)
CESCOM10132-5 - Level 5
communicate their designs in presentation but also to be able to present written
information in a form which a expert and none expert alike can evaluate it
This will be evaluated within the case study where the student within the group will
need to understand and research the needs of a commercial organisation which is
upgrading a network infrastructure. This will require formatting correctly to present the
information accurately and succinctly for a none technical audience
This will be evaluated in the course work where this will be simulating a fictional
company solving a problem for a company. The students will be working in teams to
distribute the work to solve the problem
The student will be evaluated on this with the application process to gain the job with a
good presentation gaining them employment and feedback from the companies in the
event of not gaining the position
The FYP has a presentation element which is evaluated by the supervisor and
assessor as a minimum. The student will need to demonstrate the ability to compact a
large amount of work into a single presentation which gets across all of the points
within the time interval allowed.
This will be evaluated within the case study where the student within the group will
need to understand and research the needs of a commercial organisation which is
upgrading a network infrastructure. This will require formatting correctly to present the
information accurately and succinctly for a none technical audience
This will be evaluated in the course work where this will be simulating a fictional
company solving a problem for a company. The students will be working in teams to
distribute the work to solve the problem
The student will be working for a company where they will need to interact with clients
and peers at all levels
The case study within this module will involve a small group of students looking at a
defined problem and critically evaluating a number of solutions presenting the
information which they find in written form and in a presentation to a none technical
audience.
This will be evaluated within the case study where the student within the group will
need to understand and research the needs of a commercial organisation which is
upgrading a network infrastructure working within a group.
The FYP is an independent substantial piece of work which the student will work on a
problem they have devised and work out a suitable solution or set of experiments.
This module will evaluate this through the coursework which will be used to run a
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Professional Skills for Networking
(30 Credits)
Placement Year – Level P (0
Credits)
CESCOM10084-4 – Level 4
Introduction to Virtualisation (30
Credits)
CESCOM10132-5 - Level 5
Professional Skills for Networking
(30 Credits)
Placement Year – Level P (0
Credits)
Skills of team
working
CESCOM10158-6 - Level 6 Future
Communication Technologies (30
Credits)
CESCOM10072-4 - Level 4
Fundamentals of Computer
Networks (30 Credits)
CESCOM10157-6 - Level 6 Final
Year Project (45 Credits)
Ability to carry out
inquiry-based
learning and
critical analysis
CESCOM10158-6 - Level 6 Future
Communication Technologies (30
Credits)
CESCOM10132-5 - Level 5
Professional Skills for Networking
(30 Credits)
CESCOM10084-4 – Level 4
fictional company. The students will have the knowledge to understand the problem
but they will need to show a independent thought process on how to evaluate the
information and how to understand to the level of being able to expand upon this
The student will need to work under guidance at stages within the placement year but
also will be working independently. They will have tasks which need to be completed
and they will be able to work on these on the order that they see fit to achieve the
ultimate goal.
Within this module the student will gain an understanding of the global impact of
network computing and specifically the increased use of virtualised hardware which
can increasingly be located anywhere on the globe rather than inside an enterprise.
The student will need to carry out individual research within this area to draw a set of
conclusions. This will be assessed within the coursework.
This will be evaluated in the course work where this will be simulating a fictional
company solving a problem for a company. The students will be working in teams to
distribute the work to solve the problem
This is one of the skills which are needed within an organisation the students will not
be working in isolation. This is assessed through the report and the placement tutor
The case study within this module will involve a small group of students looking at a
defined problem and critically evaluating a number of solutions presenting the
information which they find in written form and in a presentation to a none technical
audience.
This will be evaluated within the case study where the student within the group will
need to understand and research the needs of a commercial organisation which is
upgrading a network infrastructure working within a group.
The project which the student works upon will be based on a piece of work they have
developed. This work will produce a series of results which will need critical analysis to
evaluate the results.
Within this module the students will be presented with information which will need
additional research. They will need to demonstrate and critically analysis the
information based on the scenario
This module will evaluate this through the coursework which will be used to run a
fictional company. The students will have the knowledge to understand the problem
but they will need to show a independent thought process on how to evaluate the
information and how to understand to the level of being able to expand upon this
Within this module the student will gain an understanding of the global impact of
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Introduction to Virtualisation (30
Credits)
Skills of problem
solving and
creation of
opportunities
Technologically,
digitally and
information literate
network computing and specifically the increased use of virtualised hardware which
can increasingly be located anywhere on the globe rather than inside an enterprise.
The student will need to carry out individual research within this area to draw a set of
conclusions. This will be assessed within the coursework.
This will be embedded into the examination with the consideration of the different
CESCOM10127-5 Network Security
security aspects available to a network engineer
CESCOM10132-5 - Level 5
This will be evaluated in the course work where this will be simulating a fictional
Professional Skills for Networking
company solving a problem for a company. The students will be working in teams to
(30 Credits)
distribute the work to solve the problem
This will be evaluated within the case study which will look at the options which are
CESCOM10139-5 – Level 5 Virtual
available to solve a problem for an enterprise. The choices will need to evaluated and
Computing (30 Credits)
critically analysed to ensure the best solution from the enterprise viewpoint is given.
Within this module the student will gain an understanding of the virtualisation
CESCOM10084-4 – Level 4
technology and within a context which they are provided with investigate and look at
Introduction to Virtualisation (30
and evaluate different options. The student will need to carry out individual research
Credits)
within this area to draw a set of conclusions which will be assessed within the
assignment.
This award is an award within the subject area of computing and thus involves the use of technology and digital systems at an
advanced level throughout the award. It thus covers the requirements for technical and digital literacy.
The following modules address areas of development of information literacy within the award.
This module will introduce network communications and will get the student to start the
process of understanding communications. This is a large field and is ever changing
CESCOM10072-4 - Level 4
and within the case study the student will be looking at the latest information to meet
Fundamentals of Computer
the needs, from relevant sources. The idea of this assignment is to get the students in
Networks (30 Credits)
the groups to see that what they know is only a small part of the technology which is
out there and they need to keep looking at this to keep them at the cutting edge.
CESCOM10132-5 - Level 5
As a part of the coursework the student will need be able to get access to information
Professional Skills for Networking
from electronic sources and be able to evaluate the information in context to the
(30 Credits)
problem which is set
Within this module a lot of the material which is needed for understanding on the
CESCOM10158-6 - Level 6 Future
examination and the case study will not be well documented within written books. The
Communication Technologies (30
students will need to look and evaluate digital sources of information, which will feed
Credits)
into the examination and the case study
CESCOM10139-5 – Level 5 Virtual
This module will evaluate the different “state of the art” technology options and critically
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Computing (30 Credits)
Able to apply
Staffordshire
Graduate attributes
to a range of life
experiences to
facilitate life-long
learning
Placement Year – Level P (0
Credits)
analysis these through the case study and written examination.
The student in the placement year will be able to bring together all of the Staffordshire
graduate attributes and demonstrate them through the placement and the report which
is produced
CESCOM10177-6 -Level 6
Troubleshooting a Converged IP
Based Network (30 Credits)
This module will evaluate in the examination a number scenarios which the student will
be looking to give their analysis to problems
CESCOM10072-4 - Level 4
Fundamentals of Computer
Networks (30 Credits)
CESCOM10132-5 - Level 5
Professional Skills for Networking
(30 Credits)
CESCOM10157-6 - Level 6 Final
Year Project (45 Credits)
Notes:
This module will introduce network communications and will get the student to start the
process of understanding communications. This is a large field and is ever changing
and within the case study the student will be looking at the latest information to meet
the needs, from relevant sources. The idea of this assignment is to get the students in
the groups to see that what they know is only a small part of the technology which is
out there and they need to keep looking at this to keep them at the cutting edge.
This module in its coursework will let the students learn about real world network
communications from the view point of a project which they are rolling out. This will
involve a lot of research and deeper understanding which will give them lifelong
learning skills and to start the thought process of why a technology is chosen, rather
than just choosing the newest.
During the final year project this is a substantial project which lets the student bring
together all of the skills that they have learnt during the time with us. They have to
carry out this work on their own with only minimal guidance. This will reinforce the
skills of lifelong learning being able to evaluate and understand technologies in relation
to their project.
Award Modules
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develop this characteristic
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Assessment
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characteristic is assessed