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Computer Applications :)

  • 24-07-2016 3:53pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9


    Hi I'm starting leaving cert year this September and so I'm doing some research on the computer applications course (and other computer sci courses) as I think it's what I'd like to do post-lc. Just have a few questions,

    1. I have read tons of threads about CA being one of the best computer sci courses (if not the best) so I'm wondering why the points are consistently lower than other courses, i.e. 400 compared to Trinity's 490? Is it that there are more places available?

    2. I need to buy a new laptop anyway so would a macbook be the way to go or else a windows laptop such as a lenovo thinkpad? Is there any major drawbacks in the course if working of a macbook?

    3. To get a good job out of college is continuous independent programming necessary aside from the course itself?

    4. What language is best to begin learning before entering the course?

    Sorry this post is so long but best to get all the answers then a handful! I'd seriously appreciate any replies at all from someone in this or a similar course! :)


Comments

  • Company Representative Posts: 31 Verified rep DCU Student Help


    Hi Steph,

    Give us a direct email on studenthelp@dcu.ie, we can give you some specific staff/students to contact which can help you out with your questions.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 Paddez


    1. Don't let this fool you, it's mostly due to large class sizes, reducing the supply/demand ratio. DCU is consistently ranked quite high in eyes of Employers

    2. No drawbacks to having a Macbook - it has a fully functional terminal shell. IMO it has an edge on a Windows machine.

    3. Almost certainly.

    4. Any really - but a good ground in Java would give you a decent boost.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 1steph


    thanks a million that was really helpful!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 1steph


    Sorry I just have one more question, roughly how many girls are in a class of CA? It may seem like a petty question but if I was one of only a very small handful of girls it would be quite off-putting.


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