DCU School of Computing B.Sc. in Computer Applications (DC121)

Computing technology is all around us in our everyday life now from the mobile phone that wakes us in the morning to the GPS system in the car to the networking webpage we post photos on, and it is in use for everything from booking concert tickets to securing your college place. As intelligent, innovative and forward-thinking people continue to grow technology, it can help us solve problems in a great range of applications (i.e. traffic circulation, climate modelling, study of diseases, systems engineering, business modelling, ecology) As well as learning how computers work, you will get an understanding of the technology behind things like computer games, mobile phones, the Internet and many other computing-based products that surround us.

The B.Sc. in Computer Applications is a four-year degree that prepares graduates for a career in software development. Graduates will be able to design and implement software solutions. Graduates will learn how to use techniques from disciplines, such as software engineering, databases, multimedia, computer graphics, artificial intelligence and computer security, to write computer programs that are used in the real world applications in computer games, financial services and mobile phones just to name a few.

The B.Sc. in Computer Applications has a strong practical focus. Graduates will learn how to apply the knowledge gained in the course and they will develop key practical skills. The degree incorporates a six month work placement (INTRA) to provide graduates with a greater in-depth understanding of how software is used in the modern commercial world.

Software Engineers and IT Graduates are in great demand, not just in Ireland but globally and this will continue to be the case for the foreseeable future.

DCU's B.Sc. in Computer Applications gives graduates strong technical education and hands-on experience and sets them on the road to further developing expertise skills in areas such as:

• Artifical Intelligence
• Software Programming
• Web Design
• Computer Graphics
• Cryptography
• Multimedia Technology

These topics are taught in a modern world-class setting in a practical manner that prepares the student for interaction and a career in today's increasingly high-tech world.

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A DEGREE FOR LIFE

By studying for DCU's B.Sc. in Computer Applications degree, you will benefit from the following:

	DCU's worldwide reputation for high-calibre computing graduates and consistently high graduate employment statistics.
	Six months paid work placement, either in Ireland or abroad, that gives you real-world experience and boosts your employment value (2007 average pay: €420 per week)
	Ireland's most popular computing degree prepares you for a professional career in computing that's in high demand and transferable worldwide
	World-class computing facilities designed to enhance your learning experience.
	Lots of tutoring support to smooth your transition to college life as well as hands on learning in lab-based classes.
	A focus on practical aspects to prepare you for the world of IT. Lab work, group projects, presentations and communication skills, team work, organisational skills, analytical skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are just some of the aspects you will develop and strengthen.
	The Final Year Champagne Breakfast & Final Year Project Display gives students a chance to showcase their projects to industry and a good opportunity to secure interviews for jobs.