Bsc Computational Thinking in National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland

Bsc Computational Thinking in National University of Ireland, Maynooth

Description

• Study Computer Science, Mathematics and Philosophy in an accelerated three-year Bachelor of Science degree.
• Learn how to combine human creativity with the power of computers to solve problems.
• Examine the essentials of theoretical computer science and their mathematical foundations.
• You will have the option of undertaking a 1-year work placement or study abroad between 2nd and 3rd year (subject to availability).

Why choose this degree?

• Acquire hands-on programming skills, advanced problem-solving techniques, and learning to think logically and analytically when approaching complex problems developing your creativity and communication skills.
• Study Philosophy (seeking to understand and analyse human knowledge and thinking) and advanced mathematics.
• The Department of Computer Science at Maynooth University was founded in 1987 and is located in the Eolas Building, a €20M state-of-the-art ICT hub, which opened in 2015. Our new laboratories and equipment provide excellent facilities for practical work and all our courses include a mix of lectures and lab work.

Course Structure

1st year

• 4 modules in Computer Science
• 6 modules in Mathematics
• 2 modules in Philosophy

2nd year

• 6 modules in Computer Science
• 4 modules in Mathematics
• 2 modules in Philosophy

You will have the option of undertaking a 1-year work placement or study abroad after 2nd year (subject to availability)

3rd year

• 6 compulsory Computer Science and Mathematics modules
• 6 optional modules chosen from among the 3 core disciplines

Coding languages currently covered in the CT degree:

• First year - Python, Java, SQL
• Second year - C, R, Haskell
• Final year - Languages of choice in projects of choice

Course Duration: 3 years (accelerated)

Career Options

Our BSc Computational Thinking has been specifically designed to answer calls from industry for graduates with strong analytical competence, problemsolving skills and the ability to think critically. Graduates will enjoy outstanding career prospects across a range of areas such as software development and analysis, mathematical and financial modelling, bioinformatics, cryptography and security.

Postgraduate study options currently include:

• MSc Mathematics
• MSc Computer Science (Software Engineering)
• PhD Computer Science (by research)