Cloud Computing MSc

Newcastle University

United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle University

United Kingdom , Newcastle upon Tyne

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 31,700 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Cloud Computing MSc

About

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 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 with the:

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

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typically we recognise the following in a Bachelors degree:

3.5/4.0 or 4.25/5.0 (85%) as comparable to a 1st Class
Minimum GPA of 3.75/5.0 (75%) as comparable to a 2.1
3.5/5.0 or 2.8/4.0 (70%) as comparable to a 2.2

Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you are applying for, please check course specific entry requirements.

English Program Requirements

IELTS:

Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

TOEFL:

79 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing)

Pearson:

Pearsons 65 overall (with a minimum of 59 in all sub-skills).

Duolingo:

115 overall with no subskill below 100

Career

Your future

Careers

You'll develop both your technical and professional skills to underpin personal development and future career success.

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

Software Engineer at IBM UK
Software Developer at Red Hat
Java Developer at National Health Service (NHS)
Information and Technology Portfolio Consultant at Petroleum Development Oman

Further study

Our comprehensive research training provides a basis for PhD study, offering a robust foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of Cloud Computing. As a graduate, you'll be prepared to pursue advanced research opportunities and contribute to the academic community through doctoral programs.

Postgraduate research degrees in computer science

Industry links

Benefit from a decade-long partnership with Red Hat, the worlds leading open source solutions provider. Learn directly from industry professionals co-located at Newcastle University's Red Hat Cloud Research Centre.

You can leverage strong connections with industry partners like Red Hat for potential internships and job offers. Join a pipeline of graduates who have secured positions in top tech companies.