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Cloud Computing PgDip

University of Leicester

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Course options

2 options available

  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Diploma

  • Location

    University of Leicester

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    9 months

Course summary

Course description

Cloud computing offers scalable computing resources on demand, providing solutions and challenges for science and business. Amongst others, the opportunities include a low cost entry point for small companies, more economical use of computing resources and the capability of handling very large data sets. Challenges for practitioners include the design and use of suitable algorithms, the design and implementation of suitable architectures and understanding of risks and opportunities. This MSc will provide a sound understanding of designing, analysing and engineering of systems for handling big data in a distributed environment based on dynamically scalable architectures.

What's the difference?

The PGDip includes the same modules as the MSc but without the final project.

Careers and employability

All our postgraduate Informatics degrees are available 'with industry': stimulating your creativity and capacity to innovate, and ensuring that you acquire key transferable skills. These courses will allow you to develop into a highly skilled professional, well versed in advanced methods and tools. Colleagues from industry participate directly in the delivery of some of the modules, including hands-on tutorials that allow you to use some of the tools and methodologies that are shaping the software development landscape.

We have an open approach to collaboration with industry. We undertake joint projects, provide consultancy services, and organise events to connect you with potential employers. We also run an Industrial Advisory Board: its members are computer scientists who hold successful careers in industry and who help us ensure that your training is industrially relevant. On completion this course will lead to MSc in cloud computing.

Application deadline

09 September 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,920per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

    University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, England

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A popular choice for international students, with an alumni community from over 100 countries, sharing their cultures with each other.
Leicester is in the centre of England with great transport links, making it easy to explore the whole country while studying at the university.
Want to explore further afield? Leicester has great European links – with one change of train, Leicester students can be in Paris by lunchtime.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    35th out of 117 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    133 59%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    28th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    35th

    11

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