Computing Science (Hons) Ulster University

Overview

By graduating the Computing Science (Hons) programme offered at Ulster University you would be equipped with skills to problem solve and be employed in a software development team in the software industry or a commercial IT department.

You will study the theory and principles of programming and software development and put them into practice using a variety of contemporary programming languages and tools.

You will develop programming expertise in a variety of languages, for example, Python and Java. You will examine areas such as Information Infrastructures, Professional Skills, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Physical Computing and Web Development. You will also be able to select modules which align with state-of-the-art research or showcase current advances in computing such as Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Networks, Edge and Embedded Intelligence and Computer Vision.

Career and Opportunities

As a graduate with skills in Computing Science, you will have many careers opportunities available to you in a wide range of commercial and industrial organisations developing new software, as data scientist/analyst, project managers, systems analysts in planning and technical management, or information management and database environments. You may also work in marketing and sales or as a consultant. 

Average salaries are often higher than those of other graduates and there are also opportunities for postgraduate study in computing, software development, artificial intelligence, IoT or a related area.

With this degree you could become:

• Programmer

• Automated Test Engineer

• Software Developer

• Technology Consultant

• Web Developer

• Computer analyst

• Data Analyst