MSc · 1 yearCloud Computing in Ireland
AWS, Azure, DevOps & cyber security pathways
academic_year: 2026–27student_type: non-EU / internationalfield: Cloud Computing & Cybersecuritycountry: Ireland
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Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity in Ireland
Cloud skills are baseline requirements for modern IT teams — not optional extras. Ireland hosts European operations for hyperscale cloud customers, so graduates with AWS/Azure and security skills are in constant demand.
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Why cloud & cyber in Ireland?
Programmes align with Ireland's Critical Skills Employment Permit list. Many courses include vendor-aligned labs and capstone projects.
- Applied Cyber Security at TU Dublin is a popular value option
- Cloud MSc options at NCI and Griffith
- DevOps and container skills (Docker, Kubernetes) on many syllabi
- Strong graduate hiring from tech and financial services
- 1-year Master's typical
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Popular cloud & cyber courses
Hands-on programmes linked to employability.
MSc · 1 year
MSc · 1 year
MSc Applied Cyber Security
TU Dublin
Critical skills aligned security training.
~€14,500 / year
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Scope of cloud & security
Every digital transformation project needs cloud and security talent.
Cloud architecture
Design resilient systems on AWS/Azure/GCP.
DevOps
CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automation.
Cyber security
SOC, penetration testing, GRC roles.
SRE / platform
Reliability engineering at scale.
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Salaries (Ireland, indicative)
Security and cloud roles often qualify for Critical Skills permits.
| Role | Starting Salary | With 3–5 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Engineer | €42,000 – €58,000 | €70,000 – €95,000 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | €40,000 – €55,000 | €65,000 – €90,000 |
| DevOps Engineer | €42,000 – €58,000 | €70,000 – €95,000 |
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Where to study
Non-EU fees, 2026–27 planning ranges.
| University | Programme | Annual Fees | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Applied Cyber Security | ~€14,500 | 1 year | View Courses → |
 | MSc Cloud Computing | €17,000 | 1 year | View Courses → |
 | MSc Cybersecurity | €16,000 | 1 year | View Courses → |
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Cloud Computing — programs in our database
University, course, intake and tuition from Student Matters course list. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university site for your intake.