Program Overview

MSc Computing with Cloud Technologies (Work Experience)

Course Summary

This course is designed for non-IT graduates to develop essential, industry-relevant skills in databases, programming, and web development, specializing in cloud computing.

How You Learn

• Project-based learning
• Hands-on lab sessions and tutorials
• Regular feedback
• Individual and group activities
• Presentations & discussions
• Personal research and development projects
• Technical development work and portfolio creation for employability
• Self-directed learning

Modules

Year 1

• Cloud-Based Project (40 credits)
• Essentials Of Full-Stack Software Development (40 credits)
• Postgraduate Work Experience Applied Professional Diploma (credits not specified)
• Professional Practices In Software Projects (20 credits)
• Research Skills For Computing (20 credits)

Final Year

• Computing Research Project (40 credits)
• Programming For Artificial Intelligence (20 credits)

Future Careers

This course prepares students for careers in computing, including:

• Database Designer and Developer
• Web Application Developer
• Software Consultant
• Software Developer
• Cloud Developer
• Machine Learning Engineer

Equipment and Facilities

Students will have access to industry-standard tools and technologies, including:

• Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure
• Programming: industry-standard IDEs like Visual Studio and programming languages like C# and Python
• Databases: technologies like MySQL and MongoDB
• Web Development: web development using PHP, HTML, and CSS

Where Will I Study?

The course will be taught at City Campus, located in the heart of Sheffield.

Entry Requirements

• 2:2 degree in any non-computing subject
• IELTS 6.0 (Min 5.5 in each area)

Fees and Funding

• Home students: £12,120 for the course
• International students: £19,225 for the course
• Postgraduate student loans: up to £12,858 available in 2025/26 for home students on most masters courses.