The UCD Computer Science degree subject covers the fundamentals of Computer Science, including contemporary languages and technologies used in the industry.

Topics include advanced software engineering, theory of computer science, networks, security and the underlying mathematics behind logic and formal software. Students learn programming languages such as Java; software development tools and   methodologies such as Git; web technologies such as JavaScript; and Big Data programming techniques. Students will also use different operating systems.

First Year
Algorithmic Problem Solving • Introduction to Comp Architecture • Formal Foundations • Computer Programming • Functional Programming • Software Engineering Project • Foundations of Mathematics for Computer Science • Statistics with Python 

Second Year
Digital Systems • Databases and Information Systems • Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science • Introduction to Java • Computer Networking • Software Engineering Project • Introduction to Operating Systems • Data Structures • Algorithms • Linear Algebra 

Third Year
Foundations of Computing • Introduction to AI • Information Security • Multi-paradigm Programming • Programming for Big Data • Web Development • Graph Algorithms • Five Month Internship or Software Engineering Project • Optional Modules • Elective Modules 

Fourth Year
Computer Science Project • Spatial Information Systems • Distributed Systems • Advances in Wireless Networking • Cloud Computing • Mobile App Development • Computer & Network Security • Human Computer Interaction • Contemporary Software Development • Programming for IOT • Information Theory • Multi-Agent Systems • Performance of Computer System 

A UCD Computer Science degree equips you with the fundamental skills to work in a variety of roles including software developer, software architect, engineering manager, database designer, web developer, network engineer, systems administrator or IT consultant. UCD Computer Science graduates work in a wide range of domains including internet, telecommunications, healthcare, finance, online retail, gaming and social networking. Some graduates start their own companies, even immediately after graduating. With a BSc in Computer Science, you are also eligible to pursue graduate study in computer science and in related areas, such as business, mathematics and engineering. Graduates also pursue research in computer science through PhD programmes in UCD or other institutions.

It is possible to study abroad for a trimester, usually in the third year of the course. Universities that students have visited to date include the University of Auckland, New Zealand, the University of California, Irvine, USA, and Fudan University, Shanghai, China.

This course offers a fascinating range of modules on every aspect of Computer Science. The opportunities to get involved with clubs and societies were fantastic. Through Netsoc, I made many new friends and contacts by attending and organising events. The highlight of my time here was hosting the SISTEM tech conference at UCD. In third year, I had the chance to undertake a six- onth software engineering internship at Amazon. It was a wonderful experience to apply my studies in a practical setting and receive invaluable mentorship from my teammates. This even led to me being hired as a full-time software engineer by Amazon, where I work on new and exciting problems every day. 

Thomas Creavin, Graduate