MSc Intelligent Networks and Cloud Computing with Management Studies
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 19,300 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* there is no application deadline for postgraduate courses
** internationa full-time study |£11,400: home full-time study. Additonal fees may apply
Key Summary
About: This MSc covers digital and multimedia communications, wireless networks, cloud computing and network security. You'll learn to design, develop and operate secure IP networks, specify and implement software and hardware, and study LTE, 5G and the Internet of Things. The programme pairs technical modules with Management Studies and a project.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter management, engineering and computing roles; many become IT managers, consultants or academics. Alumni have worked for BT, IBM, Spotify, Meta, NHS and Digital Catapult. The faculty provides employability support, employer events, job fairs and industry links with IEEE, IET and ACM to aid recruitment efforts.
Arm yourself with specialist knowledge of digital and multimedia communications, wireless networks and security issues.
Our MSc Intelligent Networks and Cloud Computing with Management Studies will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to design, develop and operate secure IP-based networks. You'll graduate with practical skills in the specification, design, modelling and implementation of software and hardware, as well as study the technologies of LTE and 5G wireless networks and the Internet of Things.
Why choose this course
The MSc Intelligent Networks and Cloud Computing with Management Studies course provides you with the practical knowledge and a critical appreciation of the principles of data communications. You'll learn how to analyse a system and design an appropriate, custom solution. By combining the course with Management Studies, you develop key business and management skills.
A project/dissertation will enable you to study an area of interest in depth and gain valuable research skills. Your project is usually relevant to your career, so it provides an excellent selling point when you are looking for a job or promotion. If you are an overseas student, we will help you to carry out a project either based in your home country or that will be of specific relevance when you return home.
Plus, our industry contacts provide demonstrations of current technology for you to explore. We also organise vendor seminars to expose you to current and emerging technologies.
Many of our staff in the Faculty are research-active. This ensures they are in touch with the latest thinking and bring best practice to your studies. Computing research activities are focused around the following main research centres:
- Digital Imaging Research Centre – offering expertise in computer vision, medical imaging, visual surveillance, ambient intelligence, machine learning and computer graphics.
- Wireless Multimedia and Networking Research Group – The research group carries out fundamental and applied research on wireless communications and networking, media streaming and closely related fields.
Accreditation
This degree has been accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS. An accredited degree entitles you to professional membership of BCS, which is an important part of the criteria for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status through the Institute.
The Network and Information Security degree (not with Management Studies) has been accredited by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) until September 2026, if you select the option module 'Mobile Security'.
The full MSc course consists of an induction programme, four taught modules and a project dissertation. Please note this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
For a student to go on placement they are required to pass every module first time with no reassessments. It is the responsibility of individual students to find a suitable paid placement. Students will be supported by our dedicated placement team in securing this opportunity.
MSc Intelligent Networks and Cloud Computing with Management Studies
Core modules
- Network and Information Security
- Business in Practice
- Project Dissertation
- Advanced Network Systems and Applications
- Cloud Computing and Networking
Professional placement
- Professional Placement
The university achieved strong results in the latest rankings published in August and September 2026, with some notable improvements and subject-level achievements:
- The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027: Ranked 78th out of 130 institutions, climbing 16 places from 94th last year.
- Top 10 nationally for Land and Property Management (4th) and Art and Design (10th).
- Top three in London across five subjects: Land and Property Management (1st), Social Work (2nd), Architecture (3rd), Art and Design (3rd) and Nursing (3rd).
- Post-1992 universities: Ranked 4th highest.
- The Guardian University Guide 2027: Ranked 62nd out of 123 nationally.
- The Complete University Guide 2027: Ranked 88th out of 130 nationally.
- The Daily Mail University Guide 2027: Ranked 85th out of 128 nationally.
Being awarded a scholarship is a great achievement
A scholarship not only provides financial support. It also offers a rich student experience unlike any other.
At Kingston, you'll become part of our international scholars community, giving you the opportunity to:
- attend our annual scholars' event alongside senior staff and academics
- boost your career prospects through valuable networking opportunities
- meet other scholars from around the world
- enhance your CV and impress future employees with your award
- work as a TAP ambassador for Kingston University, with opportunities to contribute to marketing material and in-country activities.
Boost your employability
Graduates from this course go on to work in management, engineering and computing roles, as IT managers or consultants, and have become academics. Our alumni have worked for companies such as British Telecom (BT), IBM, Spotify, Meta, Inify Labs, and public organisations such as the NHS, Digital Catapult, and Rail delivery group.
Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education
Kingston University is committed to promoting excellent cybersecurity education. As such the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment has established the Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education and Culture.
Careers and recruitment advice
The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing has a specialist employability team. It provides friendly and high-quality careers and recruitment guidance. This includes advice and sessions on job-seeking skills such as CV preparation, application forms and interview techniques. Specific advice is also available for international students about the UK job market and employers' expectations and requirements.
The team runs employer events throughout the year, including job fairs, key speakers from industry and interviews on campus. These events give you the opportunity to hear from, and network with, employers in an informal setting.
Links with business and industry
To ensure your studies are kept up to date and answer the needs of business, our courses are created and reviewed in consultation with an advisory board of key industry experts and senior academics. The Board also provides input and advice on our research portfolio.
Members of the board are from organisations, such as Google, Microsoft, easyJet, games developer Colossal. The board also includes Chief Information Officers from local government. Our Advisory Board therefore represents the diverse spectrum of industries and public sector organisations that make up the jobs market for our graduates.
This course also has links with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
Academics and industry researchers are often invited to deliver talks to MSc students via the IEEE distinguished lecturer scheme. Invited speakers in the course are also often selected IET members. Students are encouraged to get involved in ACM activities.