Computing in DevOps

Master of Science

Course Details

Course Code	LY_IDVOP_M
Level	9
Duration	1/2 years
Credits	90
Method of Delivery	On-campus
Campus Locations	Donegal – Letterkenny
Mode of Delivery	Full Time, Part Time

How to Apply

How to Apply

Course Overview

Our Master of Science in Computing in DevOps may be taken as a one year, full-time (normally on-campus) or two year, part-time (normally online) programme. The part-time online option will run subject to sufficient demand. DevOps is the practice of operations and development engineers participating together in the entire service lifestyle, from design through development process to production.

DevOps is characterised by operations staff harnessing the same techniques as developers for their systems work. Topics the course covers include: DevOps Software Engineering, Project Management and Deployment Pipelines.

Following the successful completion of the course you can expect to find attractive employment opportunities both at home and abroad with all the major IT multinationals including Amazon, Hewlett Packard and Datahug.

Roles include becoming a DevOps Support Engineer, Senior Software Engineer in DevOps or DevOps Project Managers..

Recommended Study Hours per week

Students can expect to allow between 10 and 20 hours for study per week.

Examination and Assessment

100% continuous assessment.

On-Campus Attendance Requirement

Full-time attendance required.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Progression

Level 10 studies (Doctoral) at ATU or other institutions and universities at home and abroad.

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Entry Requirements

Level 8 Honours Degree in Computing, or equivalent, second class honours (2.2), or Higher Diploma in Computing (Conversion Course into Computing).

If you do not have an honours degree but have relevant experience you may also be eligible to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Fees

Total Fees EU: €6300

Total Fees Non-EU: €14000

Further information on fees

Careers

Graduate careers typically include roles such as Cloud DevOps Engineer, DevOps Engineer, and Systems Software Engineer. The main employers are multinational companies and software companies.

Further Information

Who Should Apply?

This programme is suitable for individuals who have a strong interest in software development, IT operations, and continuous integration and deployment processes, and who want to develop advanced skills in these areas to pursue a career in DevOps or related fields.