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Master of Software Design with Cloud Native Computing
Technological University of the Shannon
- Athlone, Ireland
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A master in building scalable, Resilient cloud-native applications at Athlone.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Software Design with Cloud Native Computing and apply computing concepts
- Analytical problem-solving
- and technical communication to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Cloud solutions architect
- DevOps engineer
- Cloud application developer
- Agile project manager
- PhD research
Curriculum
- Semester 1: object oriented programming 1
- Research methods and professional practice
- Applied scripting languages. Semester 2: object oriented programming 2
- Microservices architecture
- Continuous build and delivery
- Engineering team project
- ICT placement preparation. Semester 3: work placement and professional practice
- or dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Level 8 honours bachelor's degree in a cognate discipline
- Usually minimum 2.2 (50%)
- Some programmes ask 2.1 (60%). Country tables set minimum percentages by field
- For example India 70% pharma and applied science
- 60% IT
- Quantity surveying
- Analytics and accounting
- 55% Other. English: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- Level 8 honours degree
- Usually minimum 2.2 (50%)
- Some programmes 2.1 (60%).
Accepted academic background
Level 8 honours bachelor's degree or equivalent in a cognate discipline (usually minimum 2.2 / 50%, Software Design and some MEng programmes ask 2.1 / 60%), Non-cognate graduates can use the Higher Diploma conversion programmes, Some programmes may require an interview.
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate (if applicable)
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae.
How to apply
- Review the relevant programme admission criteria. Prepare your passport
- Academic certificates
- Transcripts
- English language evidence and curriculum vitae. Submit the completed international application through the TUS admissions portal before the deadline. Provide references or a portfolio when the chosen programme requests them. Accept an unconditional offer and pay the required deposit within the stated period.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €17,500 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €50 EUR |
| Deposit | €1,000 EUR |
Program details
| Campus | Athlone Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology |
| Department | Computer and Software Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Merit-based postgraduate awards up to 4000 EUR subject to eligibility and TUS review. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is €17,500 EUR per year. The application fee is €50 EUR. The deposit is €1,000 EUR. The estimated living cost is €16,000 EUR.

