Program Overview

MSc Computing with Cloud Technologies (Work Experience)

Course summary

This course is designed to provide fundamental computing skills and specialized in cloud development, including career pathways such as Database Designer and Developer, Web Application Developer, Software Consultant, Software Developer, Cloud Developer, and Machine Learning Engineer.

How you learn

You will learn through 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, and 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 (no credits)
• 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

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies that include Amazon, Sky, PlusNet, Sumo Digital, Jet2.com, and Sheffield City Council.

Equipment and facilities

You will engage in our learning across our Extended Campus, which offers a dynamic blend of physical and digital spaces designed to foster applied learning, collaboration, and career preparation.

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.

Entry requirements

• All students: 2:2 degree - Any non-computing degree. IELTS 6.0 (Min 5.5 in each area)
• 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.

Fees and funding

• Home students: £12,440 for the course
• International students: £20,100 for the course
• Postgraduate student loans: Up to £12,858 is available in 2025/26 for home students on most masters courses.
• 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.