Cloud Computing MSc
Newcastle University
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OverviewCloud computing is revolutionising the way that large, and often complex, datasets are stored and analysed.Our Cloud Computing MSc focuses on both theory and practice so that you can understand and implement cloud computing applications. Youll cover key subjects such as:advanced object-oriented programmingdata miningbig data analyticsYoull develop both your technical and professional skills to underpin personal development and future career success. Our comprehensive research training ...Read more

Overview

Cloud computing is revolutionising the way that large, and often complex, datasets are stored and analysed.

Our Cloud Computing MSc focuses on both theory and practice so that you can understand and implement cloud computing applications. You'll cover key subjects such as:

  • advanced object-oriented programming
  • data mining
  • big data analytics

You'll develop both your technical and professional skills to underpin personal development and future career success. Our comprehensive research training provides a basis for PhD study.

This is a demanding and rewarding course. We have close links to research by:

  • the Scalable Group
  • the National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD)

Our cloud computing research also has links with companies such as Red Hat and Hewlett-Packard. They often employ our graduates and also offer summer project internships to students.

Careers

You'll develop both your technical and professional skills to underpin personal development and future career success. Our comprehensive research training provides a basis for PhD study.

Our graduates have an excellent record of finding employment. Recent examples include:

  • software engineer for IBM UK
  • software developer for Red Hat

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
29th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th

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Entry requirements

A 1st class honours degree, or international equivalent, in: computing science; software engineering; computing systems; distributed computing; internet computing; information systems; information technology. You should: be good at writing programs in an Object-Oriented programming language, preferably Java; be good at analytical thinking and reasoning; have a basic exposure to probability theory. We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower or non-standard qualifications if they have relevant professional experience in computing.

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£14,000 per year

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£30,600 per year

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£30,600 per year

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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research....

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King’s Gate Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE1 7RU United Kingdom
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