Program Overview

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MSc Computing with Cloud Technologies

Course summary

Develop essential, industry-relevant skills in databases, programming and web development, specialising in cloud computing, on a masters that’s tailored for non-IT graduates.

How you learn

This course is taught around a professional software development lifecycle, developing both the technical and professional skills needed in the industry. You’ll take ownership of your applied projects while being fully supported throughout your learning. We also encourage our students to contribute their diverse backgrounds to their applied projects.

You’ll then develop your research skills alongside your specialisation into cloud technologies, learning how to develop and deploy techniques and technologies. These range from deployment models and system architectures, to virtualisation, user interface and version control.

Our teaching strategy integrates critical thinking, analysis and synthesis to systematically devise solutions. You’ll use industry-based projects to enhance your learning while continuously developing professional skills that prepare you for real-world challenges.

You learn through:

• project-based learning
• hands-on lab sessions and tutorials
• regular feedback
• individual and group activities
• presentations and discussions
• personal research and development projects
• technical development work
• portfolio creation
• self-directed learning

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

Compulsory modules

• Cloud-Based Project (40 credits)
• Computing Research Project (40 credits)
• Essentials Of Full-Stack Software Development (40 credits)
• Professional Practices In Software Projects (20 credits)
• Programming For Artificial Intelligence (20 credits)
• Research Skills For Computing (20 credits)

Future careers

The course prepares you for computing employment by integrating technical content that’s aligned with industry demands, ensuring relevance. We continuously adapt to industry advancements, collaborating with subject matter experts and industry connections to keep up to date with the latest industry trends and requirements.

You’ll gain fundamental computing and cloud development skills for career pathways such as:

• database design and development
• web application development
• software consultancy
• software development
• Cloud development
• machine learning engineering

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:

• Amazon
• Sky
• PlusNet
• Sumo Digital
• Jet2.com
• Sheffield City Council

Equipment and facilities

You’ll learn across our Extended Campus, which offers a dynamic blend of physical and digital spaces for applied learning, collaboration and career preparation. The Computing Department will be your on-campus hub, providing dedicated areas to connect with classmates, take part in course activities, and network with faculty and potential employers.

You'll master essential tools and technologies widely used in the computing industry:

• Cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure
• industry-standard IDEs like Visual Studio
• programming languages like C# and Python
• database technologies like MySQL and MongoDB
• web development using PHP, HTML and CSS
• system architectures like N-tier, Monolithic and Microservices
• the MVC design pattern for structuring application code
• virtual machines and containerisation
• frameworks like Django, a Python web framework
• user interface tools like React
• version control tools like GitHub
• Microsoft Azure cloud services

Where will I study?

You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

City Campus

City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.

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Location

Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB

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Adsetts library

Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.

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Entry requirements

• All students
• Additional information for EU/International students

All students

This is a conversion course for those without a background in computing or IT.

Normally an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above, in an unrelated field.

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

Additional information for EU/International students

If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.

For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.

Fees and funding

• Home students
• International students

Home students

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £10,620 for the course.

If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.

International students

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,725 for the course.

Postgraduate student loans

Up to £12,858 is available in 2025/26 for home students on most masters courses.

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Additional course costs

The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.

General course additional costs

Additional costs for School of Computing and Digital Technologies (PDF, 131.3KB)

Legal information

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