| Course Name |
Cloud Technologies Research - Letterkenny Campus |
| Course Provider |
ATU - Donegal Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
ATU - Atlantic Technological University |
| Course Code |
104613 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
Atlantic Technological University |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Letterkenny |
| Qualification Letters |
MSc |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year full time, 2 years part time. |
| Course Fee |
EU Fees: €5,750
Non-EU Fees: €12,000, discounts apply |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
Level 8 Honours Degree in Computing, or equivalent, second class honours (2.2), or Higher Diploma in Computing (Conversion Course into Computing). If you do not have an honours degree but have relevant experience you may also be eligible to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
| Number of Places |
18 |
| Course Summary |
Our Master of Science in Computing in Cloud Technologies Research has 30 taught credits and a 60 credit dissertation. Developed in collaboration with the IT industry, following graduation you’ll be perfectly positioned to make the most of your future career opportunities in cloud technologies and infrastructure. |
| Course Content |
Expand+At the heart of the course is a focus on a range of topics applicable to cloud technologies. This is followed by a research dissertation where you can apply your learning to demonstrate an extended knowledge and ability in that area. The dissertation...
Hide-At the heart of the course is a focus on a range of topics applicable to cloud technologies. This is followed by a research dissertation where you can apply your learning to demonstrate an extended knowledge and ability in that area. The dissertation will normally be completed over one to three semesters.
Successful graduates find opportunities in insurance companies, all major IT multinationals as well as any company using large Data Center based IT Systems. Roles include becoming a Cloud Architect or Engineer, a Cloud Systems Administrator or Cloud Services Developer.
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| Subjects Taught |
Year One
SEMESTER MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS CONTACT HOURS
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Virtual Server Administration Elective 10 4
Hybrid Cloud Technology Elective 10 4
Networking Elective 10 4
2
Security & Legal Issues Elective 10 4
Storage Technologies Elective 10 4
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Elective 10 4
Year Two
3
Dissertation Mandatory 60 4 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
Level 10 studies (Doctoral) at Letterkenny Institute of Technology or other institutions and universities at home and abroad.
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
Multinational Companies
Insurance Companies
Data Centre Based IT Systems
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
Cloud Architect/Engineer
Cloud Systems Administrator
Cloud Services Developer |
| Further Enquiries |
Further Information
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186351
Head of Department Thomas Dowling
Email: computing@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186304 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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