Key information for BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Cloud & Networks)

Code: SE600 | Level: 8 | Duration: 4 years | Delivery: Fulltime | Credits: 240

Location for BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Cloud & Networks)

Location: Waterford | Campus: Cork Road

Application Information for BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Cloud & Networks)

Next Intake: Rolling Intake | Application Status: Open | Fee Information Link: /current-students/fees-and-grants/fees/undergraduate-fees

Study Options for BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Cloud & Networks)

Work placement options: Available (View details at https://www.setu.ie/engage/access-our-talent) | Study abroad options: Available (View details at https://www.setu.ie/global/global-mobility)

International Applicants information for BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Cloud & Networks)

International Application Status: Open | Application Information Link: https://www.setu.ie/global/study-at-setu/applying-to-setu | International Fees Link: https://www.setu.ie/current-students/fees-and-grants/fees/global-fees

What modules are taught in BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Cloud & Networks)?

Year 1: Sem 1: Programming Fundamentals 1 | Sem 2: Programming Fundamentals 2, Sem 1: Website Development | Sem 2: Web App Development, Sem 1: Computer Systems 1 | Sem 2: Computer Systems 2, Sem 1: The Computer Industry | Sem 2: Applied Calculus, Sem 1: Discrete Mathematics | Sem 2: Physics 2, Sem 1: Physics 1 | Sem 2: Introduction to Cloud Computing | Year 2: Sem 3: Data Structure & Algorithms 1 | Sem 4: Data Structure & Algorithms 2, Sem 3: Relational Databases | Sem 4: Software Eng. Practice, Sem 3: Computer Networks | Sem 4: Applied Cryptology, Sem 3: Mathematical Methods | Sem 4: Statistics & Probability, Sem 3: Professional Communications | Sem 4: Network Theory, Sem 3: Operating Systems | Sem 4: Networks Infrastructure | Year 3: Sem 5: Web App Development 2 | Sem 6: Choose one of the following electives:, Sem 5: NoSQL Databases | Sem 6: *Study Abroad, Sem 5: Developer Operations | Sem 6: *Professional Certification, Sem 5: Professional Practice | Sem 6: *Voluntary Organisation Project, Sem 5: Measurement Systems | Sem 6: *Industrial Placement, Sem 5: Model-Based Development | Sem 6: * = Elective | Year 4: Sem 7: Mobile App Development 2 | Sem 8: Functional Programming, Sem 7: Distributed Systems | Sem 8: Data Mining 2, Sem 7: Data Mining 1 | Sem 8: Project 2, Sem 7: Project 1 | Sem 8: Cloud Computing 1, Sem 7: Cloud Computing 1 | Sem 8: Free Elective, Sem 7: Network & Systems Security | Sem 8:

SE600 Waterford

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Computer Science (Cloud & Networks)

Programme Overview

The BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Cloud & Networks)—a specialist pathway within the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science (Common Entry) —is a four-year honours programme designed to meet the growing global demand for cloud and network specialists. The course equips students with a deep, practical understanding of operating systems, network communication architectures, and modern cloud deployment environments, preparing them to build, manage, and secure the digital infrastructure supporting modern computing.

Practical Learning & Industry Collaboration

Students gain direct hands-on experience working with industry-standard platforms and technologies from global leaders such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Cisco, Red Hat, and IBM. Practical lab work emphasizes configuring, managing, and troubleshooting fault-tolerant cloud services and networked infrastructure, ensuring graduates are workforce-ready with high-demand operational skills.

Coursework

The curriculum bridges underlying systems concepts with modern cloud platforms and security practices:

Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture: Designing, deploying, and managing scalable, reliable cloud systems on AWS and GCP.
Network Communications: Configuring, routing, and troubleshooting networked systems and infrastructure.
Operating Systems & Administration: Developing core systems knowledge and using deployment tools for enterprise environments.
Infrastructure Security: Taking dedicated modules from the computer security stream to ensure cloud applications and network environments remain fault-tolerant and secure.

Career Opportunities

Graduates earn a specialized honours degree that opens up high-demand career routes across virtually every tech sector and enterprise domain:

Cloud Engineer & Cloud Systems Architect
Network Infrastructure Engineer
DevOps & Systems Administrator
Cloud Security Specialist
Postgraduate Study & Advanced Technical Research

Upon completion of the degree, graduates are fully prepared to configure, manage, and protect cloud-based applications and enterprise networks, or pursue advanced postgraduate research in computing and cloud infrastructure.

Year 1

Semester 1	Semester 2
Programming Fundamentals 1	Programming Fundamentals 2
Website Development	Web App Development
Computer Systems 1	Computer Systems 2
The Computer Industry	Applied Calculus
Discrete Mathematics	Physics 2
Physics 1	Introduction to Cloud Computing

Year 2

Semester 3	Semester 4
Data Structure & Algorithms 1	Data Structure & Algorithms 2
Relational Databases	Software Eng. Practice
Computer Networks	Applied Cryptology
Mathematical Methods	Statistics & Probability
Professional Communications	Network Theory
Operating Systems	Networks Infrastructure

Year 3

Semester 5	Semester 6
Web App Development 2	Choose one of the following electives:
NoSQL Databases	*Study Abroad
Developer Operations	*Professional Certification
Professional Practice	*Voluntary Organisation Project
Measurement Systems	*Industrial Placement
Model-Based Development	* = Elective

Year 4

Semester 7	Semester 8
Mobile App Development 2	Functional Programming
Distributed Systems	Data Mining 2
Data Mining 1	Project 2
Project 1	Cloud Computing 1
Cloud Computing 1	Free Elective
Network & Systems Security

Leaving Cert: Entry requirements for the BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Cloud & Networks):

2 subjects: H5
4 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O3/H7

How to apply for the BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Cloud & Networks) on the CAO:

The entry route for this programme is from SE600 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science (Common Entry). Applicants who select degree option SE600 CLN (Cloud & Networks) are guaranteed a place in that programme, subject to meeting the entry requirements and points. Applicants who are undecided about their degree option should choose SE600 GEN.

At the end of year 1, students must confirm their degree option and may change their selection up to that date.

Advanced and Equivalent Entry for the BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Cloud & Networks):

Completion of a level 8 programme will also enable students to undertake taught Masters programmes or Masters degrees by research at SETU Waterford or other third-level colleges

Career Opportunities for the BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Cloud & Networks)

Graduates who are able to configure, manage and troubleshoot applications and services in Cloud based systems are in high demand across many domains. Recent graduates are eagerly sought after by many local companies such as Red Hat, Errigal, Done Deal, Route match, Sun Life Financial Services to name but a few.

Follow on study for the BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Cloud & Networks)

Many graduates of this stream subsequently undertake the taught MSc. In Enterprise Software Systems, however as graduates will have developed a highly sought after Cloud technologies skillset, many choose to undertake this programme in part-time mode. This programme has been developed in a modular design and the flexibility facilities part-time students taking modules over a number of years.

Other graduates have opted to undertake research Masters and Phd career paths both locally within SETU Waterford’s TSSG research center and beyond.