AP Degree in Computer Science

Looking for excellent career prospects in computing? Are you keen on finding solutions and being challenged using an analytical approach? Want to obtain highly respected qualifications?
 

About the programme

The 2.5-year AP degree in Computer Science equips you with a general all-round knowledge in the field of information technology. The programme is centred on a practical approach - “learning by doing”. The degree in Computer Science emphasizes both the technical part as well as the social aspect, since the graduate is expected to work in a team at the future work-place, functioning well as a team-player as well as at in the field of information technology.

Career opportunities

An AP degree in Computer Science provides you with a strong profile to kick-off an immediate business career.

Career opportunities include:

• Programmer

• System developer

• IT operator or

• Network Consultant
   

Your employer may be a private company or a public, national or international organization.

After completion of the Computer Science programme you can also choose to continue your studies at UCN and obtain a Bachelor’s degree in 1-1.5 year.

Programme structure

The course consists of 5 semesters, which gives you a total of 150 ECTS points in the European Credit Transfer System.

Compulsory subjects, semester 1-3:

• Software Construction

• Software design

• IT in Business Organisations

• Computer Architectures and Operating Systems

• Software Architectures and Distributed Programmes

• Computer Network and Distributed Systems

• Systems Development Methodologies

Specialized part semester 4:

• Systems Development Methodologies

• Specialized part

Elective Modules

• Embedded Programming (Programming of Robots)

• Agile Development

• Databases

• Web Development

• Mobile Development

• System Administration etc.

Semester 5:

• Final Exam Project

• Work Placement

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