Software Design with Cloud Native Computing - Athlone

The software industry is increasingly embracing cloud-native architectures and microservices, recognizing their ability to enhance scalability, flexibility, and deployment speed in application development. This Masters programme provides a comprehensive exploration of modern software design, with a strong focus on developing applications that are scalable, resilient, and easily manageable in cloud environments. You will learn to build and maintain systems that leverage the full potential of cloud computing, preparing you for a leading role in the industry’s shift towards cloud-native technologies. You will study in detail architectural styles that structures an application as a collection of loosely coupled services, which makes it easier to scale and accelerate development cycles. You wll gain expertise in designing, deploying and managing applications using platforms like Kubernetes, docker and cloud services like AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. Students will learn to integrate development and operations to streamline workflows, with a focus on automation, continuous integration (CI), and continuous deployment (CD).

Year 1

Object Oriented Programming I

Research Methods & 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 & Professional Practice or Dissertation

QQI: Honours degree in software design or equivalent with a minimum grade of 2.1 (60%)

Mature Applicants:

International Applicants: Non-native English speakers require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

1 Year full-time.

Course Commencement Date: September

Graduates are well-prepared for high-demand roles such as Cloud Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Cloud Application Developer and Agile Project Manager amoung others.



Further Study

Students who complete this programme will be eligible to pursue research opportunities at PhD level here at TUS or elsewhere.