Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Cloud Computing Research in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
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Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
14,500
(c. USD16,758.67)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Science in Cloud Computing Research is an advanced research program aimed at enhancing participants' research capabilities while focusing on business-oriented aspects of cloud computing and services. This program offers flexible study options, available either full-time for one year or part-time over two years, with both online and on-campus delivery modes.
Recognized by the Government, Forf√°s, and the IDA as a key high-value growth sector for Ireland's economy and future employment opportunities, cloud computing is poised to revolutionize business infrastructure, services, and solutions.
Developed in collaboration with Hewlett-Packard Galway's Cloud Services Innovation Centre, this MSc program cultivates highly skilled graduates who are in global demand within the cloud computing field. The course welcomes professionals from diverse industries with cloud computing interests, as well as current and former students seeking specialization in this area.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
There are two routes of entry:
Route A: Persons with an undergraduate degree and/or postgraduate degree containing information systems, technology management or equivalent.
Applicants should normally hold a qualification from a university or other internationally recognised institution, corresponding to Level 8 of the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), to a minimum standard of Second Class Honours (or equivalent). To be eligible for admission, the applicant should have (i) a degree which includes significant coverage of information systems or related areas with at least a 2.1 honours degree award, or at least a 2.2 honours degree award together with at least three years of relevant professional experience, or (ii) a degree in any discipline, together with at least a 2.1 honours award in a postgraduate programme containing substantial exposure to Information Systems subjects.
Route B: Persons already working in the ICT sector or within a technology-related role in other sectors with a qualifying degree or related experience.
Applicants who do not hold a Level 8 educational qualification but who hold professional qualifications and/or have relevant practical experience are eligible to apply. Such candidates will be required to provide evidence of their previous knowledge and may be asked to attend for interview. It is expected that prospective entrants may include persons currently working in industries which have a particular need for cloud computing, cloud services, applications or platforms.
IELTS- 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component.
TOEFL IBT - 88 overall 7-11 Listening, 16-17 Speaking, 18-20 Writing, 8-12 Reading
Route A: Persons with an undergraduate degree and/or postgraduate degree containing information systems, technology management or equivalent.
Applicants should normally hold a qualification from a university or other internationally recognised institution, corresponding to Level 8 of the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), to a minimum standard of Second Class Honours (or equivalent). To be eligible for admission, the applicant should have (i) a degree which includes significant coverage of information systems or related areas with at least a 2.1 honours degree award, or at least a 2.2 honours degree award together with at least three years of relevant professional experience, or (ii) a degree in any discipline, together with at least a 2.1 honours award in a postgraduate programme containing substantial exposure to Information Systems subjects.
Route B: Persons already working in the ICT sector or within a technology-related role in other sectors with a qualifying degree or related experience.
Applicants who do not hold a Level 8 educational qualification but who hold professional qualifications and/or have relevant practical experience are eligible to apply. Such candidates will be required to provide evidence of their previous knowledge and may be asked to attend for interview. It is expected that prospective entrants may include persons currently working in industries which have a particular need for cloud computing, cloud services, applications or platforms.
IELTS- 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component.
TOEFL IBT - 88 overall 7-11 Listening, 16-17 Speaking, 18-20 Writing, 8-12 Reading
Tuition
EUR
14,500