Computing in DevOps

Postgraduate Diploma in Science

Course Details

Course Code	GLY_IDVOP_
Level	9
Duration	1 year
Credits	60
Method of Delivery	Online
Campus Locations	Donegal – Letterkenny
Mode of Delivery	Part Time

How to Apply

How to Apply

Course Overview

This course was free/funded under the Springboard+ initiative for September 2025. Click here to register your interest for future Springboard+ places and updates.

All applicants for Springboard+ funded courses must apply directly through the Springboard website and must meet eligibility criteria. For further information, visit http://springboardcourses.ie

Gain in depth knowledge and skills in the core topics of DevOps. DevOps can be defined as an alignment of development and IT operations with better communication and collaboration. It helps to increase an organization’s speed to deliver applications and services and allows organizations to serve their customers better and compete more strongly in the market. Upon completion of this course, graduates will be equipped with the in-depth knowledge and practical skills necessary to effectively implement DevOps principles, streamline development and operations processes, and enhance communication and collaboration within organisations.

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.

On completion of this programme, the graduate will be able to:

1. Manage self-directed acquisition and synthesis of new knowledge in DevOps.
2. Apply significant abstract and applied skills in response to complex and/or ill-defined DevOps problems.
3. Select, plan, organise and manage projects with a high degree of autonomy.
4. Choose, explain and justify a solution in a variety of real-world DevOps contexts.
5. Relate and reconcile abstract requirements to the development of concrete solutions with a particular emphasis on DevOps.
6. Analyse, diagnose problems in the DevOps domain, choose, and justify solutions.

This programme was developed in partnership with the IT industry in Ireland.

Recommended Study Hours per week

Contact hours consist of a 2 hour online lecture, two evenings per week.

Examination and Assessment

100% continuous assessment.

On-Campus Attendance Requirement

No attendance required.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Progression

Students who successfully complete this course can optionally complete the additional 30 credits (Dissertation) required to upgrade their qualification to the MSc in DevOps .

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Entry Requirements

A level-8 qualification in Computing.

A level-7 qualification in a Computing with 3 years appropriate work-experience.

Applicants who do not hold these qualifications may also apply on the basis of Recognised Prior Learning which includes a combination of education, training and work experience. Applicants should have some knowledge of computer networks and operating systems. Recognition of Prior Learning will be considered in accordance with the Quality Assurance of ATU Donegal.

Fees

Total Fees EU: €4,200

Through Springboard+ funding, employed candidates only pay €670 to study this course. For unemployed candidates, the course tuition fee is free, with 100% of the fee funded by Springboard+.

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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.

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Who Should Apply?

This programme may be suitable for professionals or graduates with a background in computing who are interested in speciliasing or upskilling to pursue a career in the field of software development, with a focus on optimizing the software development lifecycle through a culture of collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement.