Computing in Cloud Technologies - Letterkenny
This programme will augment students’ existing skills and knowledge to position them for a successful and rewarding career in Cloud Technologies. Successful graduates find opportunities in insurance companies, all major IT multinationals as well as any company using large data-centre based IT Systems. Roles include becoming a Cloud Architect or Engineer, a Cloud Systems Administrator or Cloud Services Developer.
| Award Name | Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time, online.
Study Hours
Students can expect to allow between 10 and 20 hours for study per week.
On-Campus Attendance: No attendance required.
Entry Requirements
Applicants require a Level 8 Honours degree in Computing, or equivalent, second class honours (2.2), or Higher Diploma in Computing (Conversion Course into Computing). Students without an Honours degree but with relevant experience you may also be eligible to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Careers / Further progression
Progression Pathways
Many of our Masters programmes are structured in a way that includes recognised entry and exit awards. This means that you can apply for part of Masters first and learn at your own pace or if you are unable to complete the full programme, you can still gain a recognised qualification. Our entry and exit awards typically include Postgraduate Certificate award and a Postgraduate Diploma award.
Further information
Start Date September 2025
Total Fees: €4200
This course is open for fee paying applications.
Application Closing Date 15th August 2025.
This programme will augment students’ existing skills and knowledge to position them for a successful and rewarding career in Cloud Technologies. Successful graduates find opportunities in insurance companies, all major IT multinationals as well as any company using large data-centre based IT Systems. Roles include becoming a Cloud Architect or Engineer, a Cloud Systems Administrator or Cloud Services Developer.
Who should apply?
This programme is suitable for holders of an Honours degree in computing or those with an appropriate mix of academic qualifications and IT experience. This course will help maintain students’ self-development with a set of skills that are transferable to the broader computing industry. These skill are reinforced with a strong emphasis on teamwork and the primary aim of the course is to empower students with the necessary theoretical and hands-on skills to allow them to work and make a a significant contribution in a Cloud Technologies environment.
What will I study?
Postgraduate Diploma:
Virtual Server Administration
Networking
Hybrid Cloud Technology
Storage Technologies
Security & Legal Issues
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
100% continuous assessment.
Course Contacts
Admissions: admissions.donegal@atu.ie
Student Advisor:
Tricia Fitzpatrick: tricia.fitzpatrick@atu.ie