WHY  TO STUDY COMPUTER SCIENCE?

Computers are everywhere. We use mobile phones, TVs and cars that include large amounts of software, almost everyone has a computer in their home and virtually everyone under 30 plays computer games. These systems all rely on advanced computer science.

When you study computer science, you will learn about the fundamental principles of the science as well as advanced techniques that are used for practical systems development. You will learn how to think and solve problems in a logical way and how to express your solutions as computer programs. You will work on individual and team projects to develop new systems.

Computer science is not the same as IT, as it is taught in schools. We focus on principles and technology, not how to use computer applications. We assume that you know about using word processors, spreadsheets and other standard applications.

Although there seems to be a perception that the career potential of computer science has declined since the dot.com bubble, exactly the opposite is true. A survey by CareerCast rates Software Engineer as 2nd highest out of 200 career options. The demand for skilled computer science graduates is continually growing, and outstripping supply. For some information on career prospects,

WHY STUDY COMPUTER SCIENCE?

The most important aspect of computer science is problem solving, an essential skill for life. Students study the design, development and analysis of software and hardware used to solve problems in a variety of business, scientific and social contexts. Because computers solve problems to serve people, there is a significant human side to computer science as well.

Top Ten Reasons to Study Computer Science

The Association of Computing Machinery is an international organization for computer scientists. The ACM has developed the following list of top ten reasons to study computer science which we quote from their web site.

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Expertise in computing enables you to solve complex, challenging problems. Read More...

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Future opportunities in computing are without boundaries.