B.Sc. in Computer Science

VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT AMSTERDAM

Bachelor's degree

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£ 9,785.57 VAT inc.

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Original amount in EUR:

11,426 €

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

How do we deal with the enormous amount of data produced on a daily basis, all over the world? What can we do to prevent election results from being hacked? How can we keep our interaction with computers understandable?

During the Bachelor of Computer Science programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will be trained as an expert in the underlying technology of computer systems.

Discover your Computer Science study programme
During your Bachelor of Computer Science, you will acquire a broad foundation of knowledge about computers and how they work. The lectures and assignments are challenging and are delivered by teachers who combine teaching with high-quality research. You will study mathematics and logic and learn to code in different languages. You will also immerse yourself in security and network technology. The programme has an international character and is taught in English.

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About this course

Computer Science is everywhere; the possibilities are endless

How do you identify a potential weakness in a computer network? What are the options when it comes to sustainable and energy-conscious software? How do you ensure that an application is user-friendly?

Information technology (IT) is everywhere and provides us with an unprecedented range of possibilities. In essence, computer science is about how humans interact with information and the role computers can play in this regard. Consider health apps, public transport information systems, minuscule hearing aids and self-learning robots.

During the Bachelor of Computer Science programme, you will learn to speak and understand the language of computers. You will investigate the logic on which computers are based and gain insight into a variety of programming languages. You will learn how computer networks share information efficiently and securely, and explore the nature of the interaction between computer and user. You will study the hardware of computers, but also subjects like linear algebra, software design, web technology, algorithms, intelligent systems, and databases.

You will be taught by top lecturers and guest speakers from the industry, as well as visiting companies regularly to look behind the scenes. This way, over the course of three years, you will gain a solid footing in the field. From the development of self-driving cars to the protection of sensitive data, there are countless ways in which you can make a valuable contribution to the fascinating world of IT.

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2020

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Subjects

  • Networks
  • Teaching
  • English
  • Design
  • Logic
  • Web
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Technology
  • Programming
  • Software
  • Science
  • Computer Science
  • Mogelijkheden
  • Computernetwerk
  • Energiebewuste
  • Computertechniek
  • Bachelor Computer Science

Course programme

First year

In the first year you are familiarised with the world of computer science. You work with your first programming language, learn about computer architecture and get acquainted with computational thinking. In the Web Technology course, you build your own website. In the second half of the year you study computer networks and logic. The year concludes with a project in which you program an application yourself, making use of everything you have learnt so far.

Students will have to spend approximately 200 euro per year for buying books. From 2020, new students are expected to possess a laptop computer, running either Windows 10 or mac OSX, for participating in educational activities (approx. 200 euro per academic year).

Subjects
  • Computational Thinking for Coders
  • Computer Programming
  • English Language Test
  • Introduction to Computer Science
  • Pervasive Computing
  • Requirements Engineering
  • Web Technology
  • Computer Organization
  • Logic and Sets
  • Computer Networks
  • Networks and Graphs
  • Computer Programming Project
Second year

In your second year you learn several more programming languages and you dive into linear algebra, static methods and algorithms. In the second block you learn more about computer operating systems. Other important themes are software design and, at the end of the year, a course on human-computer interaction: what makes a user interface user-friendly, and how do you design it? You also work on your professional skills and explore how to take advantage of the career opportunities available to you after your Bachelor’s degree.

Third year

In the first semester you choose a minor, such as Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Deep Programming, Data Science, or Web Services and Data. Alternatively, you might opt for a minor that trains you for a teaching career. You also investigate machine learning and explore the ethical side of information technology. Finally, you design and complete a Bachelor’s project. This is an individual project in which you delve into a topic of your own choosing and showcase what you have learnt during the Computer Science programme.

Additional information

Tuition fee EU: €1084

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B.Sc. in Computer Science

£ 9,785.57 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in EUR:

11,426 €

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