Computer Science with Professional Experience
Computer science is the discipline at the foundation of almost every significant technological development in the modern world, from cancer diagnostics and weather prediction to cybersecurity and space technology. It is concerned with the theoretical underpinnings of computation alongside the practical skills of designing, building and deploying software and systems. A computer science degree teaches you to approach technical problems creatively, to understand the mathematical and logical structures that underlie computation, and to find rigorous solutions to problems of genuine complexity and importance.
At Queen's University of Belfast this four-year, full-time programme includes a professional experience component that connects your academic studies to the world of work. You will develop skills in programming, algorithms, data structures, software engineering, databases, networks and systems, alongside more theoretical study of computation and the mathematical foundations of the discipline. The professional experience element gives you workplace exposure and a chance to apply what you have learnt in a real computing environment, which significantly strengthens your employability at graduation.
Computer science graduates work across every sector of the economy, because software and data underpin almost everything. Roles in software development, systems architecture, data science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning engineering, product management and technology consulting are all common destinations. The NHS, financial services, government, defence, retail, media and countless technology companies all employ computer science graduates in large numbers.
Many graduates go on to postgraduate study in specialist areas such as artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, cybersecurity or software engineering. The breadth of the discipline and the consistency of demand for technical talent make computer science one of the most employment-robust degrees available.