<h2>What is Computer Science?</h2><p>Computer Science is concerned with the study of everything to do with computers and our relationship with them. Computer scientists are critical to the efficient running of modern societies, dealing with health, security, banking and finance, transportation, and now increasingly our interaction through social networks. Computing professionals deal with theoretical issues, solve complex problems, deal with matters of ethics and with society at large. Theoretical issues in computer science relate to the abstract notions of computation and information.</p>

Trinity College Dublin

B.A. (Moderatorship) Honours/M.C.S. in Computer Science

<h3>First, second and third years</h3><p>In the first three years of the programme, you will develop key skills in designing and implementing computer programs and systems, solving problems, using mathematics, statistics and data analytics and communicating both orally and in writing. You will learn how to use a range of programming languages and how to tackle large software engineering projects. You will also learn about computer hardware and develop a broad knowledge of other topics, including networks and telecommunications, information management and the relationship between computers and society.</p><p>Students will take two Trinity Electives in the second year, one in the first semester and one in the second semester. At the end of third year, you choose to study either for the honors degree (B.A. Moderatorship in Computer Science) or the master's degree in Computer Science (MCS).</p><h3>Fourth year</h3><p>If you decide to study for the honors degree in Computer Science over four years, you can choose from a range of advanced subjects to study including: Artificial Intelligence; Computer Graphics and Animation; Computer Vision; Internet Applications; Advanced Computer Networks; and many others. Topics are reviewed annually to reflect developments in the field of computing.</p><p>You will spend the second half of this fourth year working with an academic supervisor on a substantial Capstone project in an area of your choice.</p><p>If you decide to study for the Master in Computer Science degree over five years, you also choose from the range of advanced subjects listed above.</p><h3>Internship</h3><p>Fourth-year students who opt for the master’s degree undertake an internship in industry or in a research laboratory at home or abroad. The aim is to develop your understanding of how design and theoretical aspects of computer science are applied in a commercial or research workplace.</p><p>Companies participating in our internship programme include: Cisco, DemonWare, Microsoft, MasterCard, Murex, Susquehanna International Group (SIG), Accenture, Google, First Derivatives, Havok, Bloomberg, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Glanta Ltd., SAP, Amazon, AOL, Incognito, Swrve, ALTV, Citi, EATON, Edgescan, Effective Software, Enernoc, Ezetop, FieldAware, Hosted Graphite, Hubspot, Intel-Movidus, KDEG/CNGL TCD, LexisNexis, Popdeem, Popple, PricewaterhouseCoopers pwc, Purpledecks, Qualtrics, Revenue, Shutterstock, SQA Consulting, Ticket Chain, Toast, Touchtec Payments, Travelport Digital, Ultan Technologies, Visible Thread, Workday.</p><h3>Fifth year</h3><p>In your fifth and final year, as well as continuing to study advanced subjects, you will spend the second half of the year working with an academic supervisor on a substantial research dissertation in an area of your choice.</p><p>On successful completion of the five years, both a B.A. Moderatorship and master's degree in Computer Science are awarded.</p><h2>Study abroad</h2><p>You may apply to spend your third year studying at a university abroad as part of an exchange programme.</p>

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