MSc Cloud and Enterprise Computing at Nottingham Trent University

An MSc teaching the principles and techniques for designing, developing and evaluating distributed, interoperable and adaptive Enterprise Information Systems. A major project allows specialisation in one cloud or enterprise computing topic, and an optional year-long work placement is available. All modules are assessed by coursework, case studies or dissertation with no formal examinations.

Faculty: School of Science and Technology  |  Department: Department of Computer Science  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with placement year; 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six core modules totalling 120 credits (Advanced Software Engineering, Entrepreneurial Leadership and Project Management, Enterprise and Cloud Systems Management, Service-Oriented Cloud Technologies, Network and Cloud Security, Research Methods) and a 60-credit Major Project. Teaching is through lectures, specialist laboratory sessions, seminars and project work.

Career pathways

Graduates suit organisations integrating enterprise applications, automating business-to-business relationships or migrating services to cloud infrastructure, and can progress to PhD study. Graduates work as IT specialists, research software engineers, business analysts, software developers and technical consultants at employers such as HSBC, STFC, NHS England and Whitbread.

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