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Undergraduate Computer science course

  • 07-01-2015 11:30PM
    #1
    RoRo979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 476 ✭✭


    hi,

    im looking to do computer science next year, in the LC i should hopefully reach high 400 which will put most courses in my grasp. I am located in South Dublin and am wondering what is the best course to do. I understand best is a broad term and it depends what one is looking for, im not really too interested in reputation e.g TCD. Im looking to become self employed and hopefully make a start up business in the coming years. What is the best course for overall programming knowlede, originally i was thinking computer science and business in TCD but now am hearing it is quite theoretical.

    thank you


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  • #2
    TeamJesus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭TeamJesus


    Computer Applications in DCU is supposed to be very tough but very good.

    I've been to DCU (multimedia) and UCD (computer science).

    Although I didn't do comp sci in DCU I was in contact with some of the lecturers in that school and they were very impressive and willing to help.

    The lecturers in UCD were a lot more distant for example some of them avoided attending workshops - assume they were too busy with their research (I definitely got the impression they saw lecturing as a "side job" ).

    That's my two cents I'm sure people have had different experiences.


  • #3
    RoRo979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 476 ✭✭RoRo979


    thanks for the input! I read a few other threads and it seems DCU is what I want to pick, goes straight to the core, hard core but if you wanna be self-employed thats what you want. I need to be leaving college with the best knowledge and skills i can, however, DCU is unfortunately a good 90 minute bus ride from my house. If i manage to get some morning lectures that early morning wake-up will destroy me, especially trying to stick it for 4 years,

    Trinity would be the handiest for me to get to via bus, i asked people there and they say its good but then again they have nothing to contrast it with.

    as for UCD not a clue so far except for what you told me


  • #4
    RoRo979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 476 ✭✭RoRo979


    From a learning point of view i dont need special help off any lecturers also, If i have a problem google and youtube are my friend. However what would be great is just someone with good knowledge that i can come to and just discuss my business ideas and send them on some code/problems i have and they would be willing to help out.

    Thanks


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