Why choose this Computer Science - Software Engineering? (CSS) degree at?Maynooth University?
- Students enjoy the huge benefit of studying another Science subject with Computer Science in first year. This lends graduates a wider frame of reference.
- The Department of Computer Science at Maynooth University was founded in 1987 and is located in the Eolas Building, a ?20M state-of-the-art ICT hub, which opened in 2015.
- Our new laboratories and equipment provide excellent facilities for practical work and all our courses include a mix of lectures and lab work.
- Spending time working in industry as part of your degree enhances your employment opportunities once you graduate.
- We endeavour to provide a supportive and enjoyable atmosphere for learning through our Programming Support Centre, extensive assistance during practical work and we are always available outside of lectures to help our students.
Career Options
- Computing, programming and software skills are in high demand. Graphical interface design, medical imaging, videobased information systems, multimedia systems development, electronic publishing, computer-assisted translation, e-learning systems development, games development, website design and development, and software development are some areas to consider.
- These skills are also valued in non-computing industries, such as financial services, business and administration, health services, and the automobile and aeronautics sectors.
- Computer Science is a teaching subject at second level and therefore a career in education may also be possible.
