Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £10,620 for the course
International/EU: £17,725 for the course -
How long will I study?
1 Year
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
September 2025
January 2026
Course summary
- Gain knowledge in key computing topics relevant to the current job market.
- Explore industry-based case studies to enhance your professionalism.
- Cultivate an adaptable approach towards new and emerging technologies.
- Develop the skills to undertake Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification.
- Gain up to 12 months of industry work experience.
Designed for graduates without a computing background, the course builds your fundamental computing skills to help you succeed in the advanced field of cloud development. You’ll explore topics including the fast-growing field of cloud technologies, programming, web development, databases and artificial intelligence.
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How you learn
This course is taught around a professional software development lifecycle, developing both the technical and professional skills needed in the industry. You’ll take ownership of your applied projects while being fully supported throughout your learning. We also encourage our students to contribute their diverse backgrounds to their applied projects.
You’ll then develop your research skills alongside your specialisation into cloud technologies, learning how to develop and deploy techniques and technologies. These range from deployment models and system architectures, to virtualisation, user interface and version control.
Our teaching strategy integrates critical thinking, analysis and synthesis to systematically devise solutions. You’ll use industry-based projects to enhance your learning while continuously developing professional skills that prepare you for real-world challenges.
You learn through:
- project-based learning
- hands-on lab sessions and tutorials
- regular feedback
- individual and group activities
- presentations and discussions
- personal research and development projects,
- technical development work
- portfolio creation
- self-directed learning
Key themes
Through hands-on learning, you’ll develop essential cloud computing skills to design and develop scalable applications. These can drive innovation in web, data and artificial intelligence, empowering you to shape the future through cloud development.
You’ll also focus on machine learning, using programming to create solutions for businesses. This includes an exploration and understanding of ethical and responsible AI deployment, which is especially important in recognising data bias in solutions.
Finally you’ll undertake a research-led project that facilitates your continued development – further specialising in a particular part of the course or building more awareness in a parallel topic. You’ll be supported by a supervisor while reinforcing your confidence in undertaking an independent piece of work.
Course leaders and tutors
James Baldwin, Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University
Senior LecturerJames Baldwin, Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University
Applied learning
Work Experience
This course also has a work experience route that offers a placement in industry of up to 12 months. For further information, please see MSc Computing with Cloud Technologies (Work Experience).
Network opportunities
You’ll be able to develop your career through career fairs and workshops, employer presentations and visits, and by seeking guidance from professional advisers.
The course provides a unique blend of academic and practical exposure by integrating guest lecture talks and networking opportunities within the curriculum. This offers insights into the practical application of cutting-edge technologies and best practices.
Future careers
The course prepares you for computing employment by integrating technical content that’s aligned with industry demands, ensuring relevance. We continuously adapt to industry advancements, collaborating with subject matter experts and industry connections to keep up to date with the latest industry trends and requirements.
You’ll gain fundamental computing and cloud development skills for career pathways such as:
- database design and development
- web application development
- software consultancy
- software development
- Cloud development
- machine learning engineering
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:
- Amazon
- Sky
- PlusNet
- Sumo Digital
- Jet2.com
- Sheffield City Council
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
You’ll learn across our Extended Campus, which offers a dynamic blend of physical and digital spaces for applied learning, collaboration and career preparation. The Computing Department will be your on-campus hub, providing dedicated areas to connect with classmates, take part in course activities, and network with faculty and potential employers.
You'll master essential tools and technologies widely used in the computing industry:
- Cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure
- industry-standard IDEs like Visual Studio
- programming languages like C# and Python
- database technologies like MySQL and MongoDB
- web development using PHP, HTML and CSS
- system architectures like N-tier, Monolithic and Microservices
- the MVC design pattern for structuring application code
- virtual machines and containerisation
- frameworks like Django, a Python web framework
- user interface tools like React
- version control tools like GitHub
- Microsoft Azure cloud services
Entry requirements
All students
This is a conversion course for those without a background in computing or IT.
Normally an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above, in an unrelated field.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
Final year
Compulsory modules
Cloud-Based Project
Computing Research Project
Essentials Of Full-Stack Software Development
Professional Practices In Software Projects
Programming For Artificial Intelligence
Research Skills For Computing
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £10,620 for the course.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,725 for the course.
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £12,471 is available in 2024/25 for home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
Additional costs for School of Computing and Digital Technologies (PDF, 131.3KB)Legal information
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