MSc Cloud Computing
Lincoln, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
Our MSc Cloud Computing program aims to provide students with an extensive learning experience that equips them with the cutting-edge skillsets required within the fast-growing cloud computing industry. Students will have the opportunity to gain in-demand skills for professional roles such as Cloud Developers, Solution Architects, DevOps, and Data specialists.
The program provides a considered balance of computer science principles, along with a strong focus on the conceptual knowledge and industry practices for cloud computing. Students can gain a rigorous conceptual understanding of state-of-the-art, scalable cloud systems across multiple cloud service providers.
A distinct feature of the program is the integration of cloud vendor certification that is aligned with program and module outcomes. This approach gives students the opportunity to demonstrate industry-transferable competencies in core areas whilst enhancing their employability attributes.
The School of Computer Science has also built a strong partnership with Microsoft through a student-focused Shared Goals Agreement that provides opportunities for students to develop digital skills for cloud computing and access to industry cloud certifications. These initiatives are designed to enhance the student learning experience, ensuring students are equipped with the skills required to launch and develop their cloud careers in a digital-first economy.
Special Features
There is a range of equipment for loan, including Raspberry Pi devices, smartphones, robots, and virtual reality equipment such as HTC Vive and Oculus Quest.
Students in this course are taught by academics whose research has been internationally recognized. Researchers in the School include Marc Hanheide, Professor of Intelligent Robotics and Interactive Systems, and Nigel Allinson MBE, Distinguished Professor of Image Engineering, who has been supported with a multi-million-pound grant from the UK's Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council for advances in medical imaging.
The School is also a Microsoft Imagine Academy member, Cisco Academy member, and AWS academy which gives students in the MSc Cloud Computing program the opportunity to gain industry-recognized qualifications such as Microsoft cloud-focused fundamentals and associate-level certifications.
Image: An Azure Kinect device. This new generation device is natively connected to the cloud for vision and speech analysis, with Industry 4.0 companies piloting it for use in manufacturing.
Industry Certification
Students in the MSc Cloud Computing have the opportunity to gain cutting-edge industry certification in areas such as cloud data and administration of cloud services. Examples of the digital certification badges you can achieve as part of the program include Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals and Microsoft Azure Administrator.
"This information was correct at the time of publishing (October 2024)"
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
- Advanced Machine Learning (Core)
- Cloud Computing & Administration (Core)
- Cloud Data Platforms & Tools (Core)
- Cloud Development (Core)
- Frontiers of Computer Science Research (Core)
- Information Systems Security (Core)
- Networks & Cloud Systems (Core)
- Research Methods (MSc Computer Science) (Core)
- Research Project (Core)
How You Are Assessed
The program is assessed through a variety of means, including in-class tests, coursework, presentations, posters, and examinations. The majority of assessments are coursework based, reflecting the practical and applied nature of computer science and cloud computing.
The final stage research project enables students to further specialise in cloud computing and complete a piece of work of significant complexity. Communication and presentation skills will be assessed by an informal oral presentation (viva voce) with poster presentations in various modules.
How You Study
Emphasis is placed on the broad concepts of cloud computing for understanding cloud-based computing, storage, and networking, whilst providing the opportunity to develop practical skills around cloud architecture design and deployment, as well as cloud development.
Cloud development is an important topic threaded throughout the program and is delivered through topics such as infrastructure-as-code and serverless computing. The program modules assume familiarity with programming concepts and supporting mathematical frameworks where appropriate.
Each module consists typically of 12 weeks of study, which includes a supporting lecture program, a series of supported workshop sessions, and time for the completion of assignment exercises and/or examinations.
The final research project module is separate and carried out over the last three months of the program.
The postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and workshops. As a general guide, for every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend at least two to three hours in independent study.
How You Study
Emphasis is placed on the broad concepts of cloud computing for understanding cloud-based compute, storage, and networking, whilst providing the opportunity to develop practical skills around cloud architecture design and deployment, as well as cloud development.
Cloud development is an important topic threaded throughout the programe and is delivered through topics such infrastructure-as-code and serverless computing. The programe modules assume a familiarity with programing concepts and supporting mathematical frameworks where appropriate.
Each module consists typically of 12 weeks of study, which includes a supporting lecture programe, a series of supported workshop sessions, and time for the completion of assignment exercises and/or examinations.
The final research project module is separate and carried out over the last three months of the programe.
Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and workshops. As a general guide, for every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend at least two to three hours in independent study.
There is a global skills shortage of graduates with Cloud Computing skillsets. Upon completion of the programme, graduates are well-positioned to fill cloud-focused roles such as a Cloud Developer, Data Engineer, DevOps Engineer, and Cloud Consultant.