Cloud Computing

BMet (Birmingham Metropolitan College)

Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year Computer science

Cloud Computing HNC is an undergraduate degree at BMet (Birmingham Metropolitan College), based in Sutton Coldfield, taught full-time over 1 year. Typical A-level entry is C.

A-Level Entry

C

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

32 points

Typical offer · UCAS

About this course

This course can be studied full-time over 1 year, achieving a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Cloud Computing qualification, or over 2 years, achieving a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Cloud Computing qualification.

The purpose of the HNC and HND qualifications is to equip students with cloud computing skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to be job ready in the cloud computing field. The HNC and HND course content is closely aligned with the needs of employers, professional bodies, vendors and higher education for a skilled future workforce with a range of modules to cater for a range of progression plans.

The courses are awarded by Pearson UK and developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services Educate. The HNC qualification has been aligned with the Cloud Practitioner Certification from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Cloud Support Associate job role. The HND qualification includes foundational content which can help students to prepare for both the AWS Certified Solutions Architect and the AWS Certified Developer exams at Associate Level.

Students completing the HNC/D Cloud Computing course may go on to employment in the cloud computing field or progress to a final year at university. The HNC/D course can lead to job roles such as cloud support, cyber security and cloud software development.

We offer smaller class sizes enabling supportive quality teaching and allows both one to one tuition and group work. This course has a competitive fee structure with flexible entry requirements based on your experience.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades C
UCAS Tariff Points 32 points
BTEC PPP

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HND

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Sutton Coldfield
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer science