Master of Science in Cloud Computing
Advance your expertise in cloud technologies and ethical design through a specialized Master's programme.
Best for:Best for computing graduates seeking advanced technical specialization in cloud infrastructure and systems architecture.
Overview
The Master of Science in Cloud Computing at the National College of Ireland provides students with advanced knowledge of modern cloud architectures, ethical design principles, and industry-standard technologies. Delivered through the college's Cloud Competency Centre, the programme balances theoretical foundations with practical application. Students engage in research-led projects and gain hands-on experience with scalable infrastructure and cloud-based systems. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for professional roles in the rapidly evolving cloud computing sector.
What you'll do
- Participate in advanced lectures and seminars focused on cloud computing technologies.
- Engage in laboratory-based projects to apply theoretical models to real-world scenarios.
- Utilize the Cloud Competency Centre facilities for research and development tasks.
- Complete a research practicum or industry-focused internship as part of the curriculum.
- Maintain and manage a personal computing device for coursework and project development.
Requirements
Degree required: Honours (Level 8) primary degree in a computing discipline with a 2.2 award or higher.
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English; IELTS academic score of at least 6.0 or equivalent.
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in computing disciplines.
- Proficiency in managing personal computing hardware for academic work.
- Ability to work with modern 64-bit x86 multicore processors.
- Competence in operating systems such as Ubuntu, macOS, or Windows.
- Applicants must hold a Level 8 honours degree in computing.
- Final-year undergraduate students may apply conditionally.
- Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme available for non-standard applicants.
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Applications are submitted through the National College of Ireland online portal. Non-standard applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of learning and attend an interview as part of the RPEL assessment process.
- Academic transcripts
- Portfolio of learning (if applying via RPEL)
- Proof of English language proficiency
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