9 Cloud, Networking and Systems Degree Programs in Ireland

This Masters programme provides a comprehensive exploration of modern software design, with a strong focus on developing applications that are scalable, resilient, and easily manageable in cloud environments.

The Diploma in Networking and Systems Security is designed for learners seeking to develop their knowledge, skills and competence in the area of networking and systems security and is available via Springboard+. This special purpose programme designed to produce graduates with the attributes required of a Networking Specialist today and the ability to continue to develop knowledge, skill and competence to remain competitive and employable in an ever-advancing sector.

This advanced course is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in software development and IT. Students will develop the skills to design, create and maintain websites, databases and computer networks, and the fundamentals of computer programming using Java, C#, PHP, Javascript, and Visual Basic using Visual Studio, software architecture and technical support.

The Computer Networks and Cyber Security course in BFEI will teach you how to build and configure computer networks; you will also acquire the skills to identify security threats and deploy appropriate mitigation strategies.

This programme aims to fulfil the ICT sector-specific needs as reported in Ireland's National Skills Strategy 2025. By combining technical skills with innovation principles, it effectively delivers core technology skills in cloud software development, fog/edge computing, DevOps, security, and data governance. Students will gain experience with the latest ethical design principles, models, and technologies via our state-of-the-art Cloud Competency Centre. The course is delivered by faculty and industry practitioners with proven expertise in cloud computing.

This Master of Science in Industrial Networks & Cybersecurity is designed to meet the needs of companies in traditional manufacturing, smart manufacturing companies, and those engaged in Industry 4.0. The program aims to widen and enhance the existing skills of learners who typically have existing Operations Technology (OT) skills and supplement these with a strong, skills-based, knowledge of industrial networking and Cybersecurity.

This course has been designed to enable learners from an IT background or non-IT background with relevant work experience to gain a post graduate qualification in applied computer networks and / or security. The materials covered in the modules have been benchmarked against industry standard professional certifications to ensure that graduates have in-demand IT industry skill sets. The delivery is broken into 30 ECTS blocks to enable the learner to select the most beneficial to them enabling continuous professional development (CPD) and progression from post graduate certificate (30 ECTS) to diploma (60 ECTS) or full MSc (90 ECTS). The delivery of classes is on-line, and the timing is suitable to those in full-time employment.

This course has been designed to enable learners from an IT background or non-IT background with relevant work experience to gain a post graduate qualification in applied computer networks and / or security. The materials covered in the modules have been benchmarked against industry standard professional certifications to ensure that graduates have in-demand IT industry skill sets. The delivery is a 30 ECTS block to enable the learner to select the most beneficial to them enabling continuous professional development (CPD) and award of a post graduate certificate (30 ECTS). The delivery of classes is on-line, and the timing is suitable to those in full-time employment.

This course has been designed to enable learners from an IT background or non-IT background with relevant work experience to gain a post graduate qualification in applied computer networks and / or security. The materials covered in the modules have been benchmarked against industry standard professional certifications to ensure that graduates have in-demand IT industry skill sets. The delivery is broken into 30 ECTS blocks to enable the learner to select the most beneficial to them enabling continuous professional development (CPD) and progression from post graduate certificate (30 ECTS) to the diploma (60 ECTS). The delivery of classes is on-line, and the timing is suitable to those in full-time employment.