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Why study Computer Systems at UL?

The Computer Systems programme at UL aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a successful and effective computer professional. You are probably aware of the important role of computer software in everyday life, for example, in your phone, your camera, your music player, not to mention your social networking site.

But are you also aware of the many advanced and highly sophisticated software-intensive systems that underpin the modern world? For example, software-based systems play an important role in all kinds of systems including traffic management, energy generation, manufacturing, aeronautical systems, as well as education, entertainment and business.

But creating software-intensive systems is a human activity. Despite all the advances, software-intensive systems still present many demanding challenges for the professionals who design, build, test and deploy them. Being involved in the development of computer-based systems promises to be an exciting and indispensable career for the foreseeable future.

On completion of the programme, graduates go on to a variety of interesting and rewarding software careers based in large and small organisations, in industry, in research and in education and training. As ever, the primary focus of this course is on the underlying principles of software development and their application to modern software development practices.

In particular, we want you to secure a firm and lasting intellectual foundation that will allow you to acquire new and specific technical knowledge over a lifelong career. The course is designed to give you ample opportunities to learn and apply knowledge in small tutorials and practical groups.

The aims and objectives of the Computer Systems programme are:

• To develop the skills you will need in order to analyse a wide range of problems
• To provide a sound understanding of the theory of computer science and the principles of software development
• To develop social and communication skills that will enable you to function successfully in organisations and teams
• To develop a sense of professionalism that will help you to apply your skills for the good of society.

Course Structure

What you will study

• Principles of software design and implementation
• Programming languages and technologies
• Computer Science
• Computer Organisation
• Computer Networks
• Operating Systems
• Database technologies
• Systems Analysis
• Systems Design
• Professional issues and ethics

Career Prospects

Careers open to you with a degree in Computer Systems include;

• IT Consultant
• Software Engineer
• Software Developer
• Web Developer
• Software Project Manager
• Application Specialist
• Business Analyst
• Technical Sales Consultant