Introduction
Are you looking for an alternative pathway to a degree in computer science? Are you interested in a career in Ireland’s expanding computing industry? The computer science course in BFEI may be the course for you. You will learn the fundamentals of computer science including computer programming, software development, software testing, web design and database design. Office 365 licences are provided free of charge for use on personal devices.
“The Computer Science Course at BFEI is the perfect stepping stone between school and college. The lecturers were passionate, helpful and friendly and I found the subjects & projects very practical which has set me up well for either a job in the future or going on to 3rd level education. The BFEI Computer Science course has helped me progress to the degree in Computer Science in UCD through the Higher Education links scheme. This proves that hard work and a passion for the subject opens up the possibility of progressing on to do a degree. The Computer Science course at BFEI has definitely given me the skills and the confidence to do well in UCD and to follow a career in Computer Science in the future.”
Niall McGurk, BFEI Computer Science Graduate 2016/2017 UCD Student 2017/2018
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Career Opportunities
Graduates will have the necessary skills to secure employment in computer programming or in other roles in small to medium sized companies. This course offers school leavers considering a career in computer science the opportunity to progress to further studies.
As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in the IT industry including:
• Programming
• Web Design
• Localisation
• Database Administrator