How do you develop safe apps for mobile phones? How do you produce 3D images of an MRI scan? How do you program a computer system to find the quickest travel route?
We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers, but they cannot work without us either! After all, someone has to tell themwhat to do. That requires people who enjoy devising ever-smartersolutions and innovations.
Computing scientists design, improve and implement the software andcomputer systems that businesses and our social life cannot dowithout.
Use your skills as you learn
Computing Science is the discipline that involves the study anddevelopment of computer systems. This can involve either new orexisting systems. The stimulating aspect of this degree programmeis that you can put the knowledge and skills you acquire topractical use straightaway, for example by writing a usefulcomputer programme.
More than just programming
If you choose to study Computing Science at Groningen, you willlearn high level programming in several languages. But programmingaccounts for only a quarter of the degree. You will also beproducing documentation, carrying out analyses, working withothers, giving presentations and writing.
Computing science is a good subject to study if you havewide-ranging interests; it can be easily combined with anothersubject area.
How do you develop safe apps for mobile phones? How do you produce 3D images of an MRI scan? How do you program a computer system to find the quickest travel route?
We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers, but they cannot work without us either! After all, someone has to tell themwhat to do. That requires people who enjoy devising ever-smartersolutions and innovations.
Computing scientists design, improve and implement the software andcomputer systems that businesses and our social life cannot dowithout.
Use your skills as you learn
Computing Science is the discipline that involves the study anddevelopment of computer systems. This can involve either new orexisting systems. The stimulating aspect of this degree programmeis that you can put the knowledge and skills you acquire topractical use straightaway, for example by writing a usefulcomputer programme.
More than just programming
If you choose to study Computing Science at Groningen, you willlearn high level programming in several languages. But programmingaccounts for only a quarter of the degree. You will also beproducing documentation, carrying out analyses, working withothers, giving presentations and writing.
Computing science is a good subject to study if you havewide-ranging interests; it can be easily combined with anothersubject area.
After your studies
Job prospects
In spite of the recession, many students in Computing Scienceare offered a job before they have even graduated! They work in awide variety of occupations in the Netherlands or abroad. There areplenty of career opportunities for you as a creativeproblem-solver!
Finding work when you graduate
After completing their Master's degree, many graduates find workwith IT firms, large companies, public-sector organizations,hospitals or educational institutions, where they design softwarecomponents or lead projects that involve merging various componentsor even systems.
Other career prospects
If you have knowledge of computing, the ability to think at an academic level and a problem-solving approach, many companies willwelcome you, in management positions too. Education and sciencejournalism are other possible areas.
Or will you study for a PhD?
Some graduates choose a PhD programme involving four years ofresearch. The research concludes with a thesis, which will earn youthe title of Doctor of Computing Science. Everyone who does thisfinds an interesting job, either within the university or outside,for example at a hospital or at an independent firm.
In spite of the recession, many students in Computing Scienceare offered a job before they have even graduated! They work in awide variety of occupations in the Netherlands or abroad. There areplenty of career opportunities for you as a creativeproblem-solver!
Finding work when you graduate
After completing their Master's degree, many graduates find workwith IT firms, large companies, public-sector organizations,hospitals or educational institutions, where they design softwarecomponents or lead projects that involve merging various componentsor even systems.
Other career prospects
If you have knowledge of computing, the ability to think at an academic level and a problem-solving approach, many companies willwelcome you, in management positions too. Education and sciencejournalism are other possible areas.
Or will you study for a PhD?
Some graduates choose a PhD programme involving four years ofresearch. The research concludes with a thesis, which will earn youthe title of Doctor of Computing Science. Everyone who does thisfinds an interesting job, either within the university or outside,for example at a hospital or at an independent firm.
Job examples
- Management position
- IT professional in the business or public sector
- Journalist
- Teacher
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