Bachelor (Fulltime) 4 Years Enschede Starts in September
Applied Computer Science (Bachelor)
Do you see a future for yourself programming smart robots?
Are you interested in creating systems such as a robotic lawnmower, an
intelligent assistant for people with disabilities, a smart water management
controller that prevents floods in a big city or virtual-reality glasses for crime-
scene investigators? As a student of the Applied Computer Science programme
you’ll be working with the newest software and embedded hardware
technologies that make such systems possible.
Why this course?
International
Option Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Small-scale
saxion.edu/applied-computer-science
Applied Computer Science (Bachelor)
Contact hours
22 hours
per week
Self-study
18 hours
per week
Extra costs
€300
per year (approximately)
Progression rate
55%
Course content to the second year
You’ll learn to work with a broad range of tools and techniques, spanning from
system programming in C and C++, through electronics, embedded systems and
networking, to building interactive, cross-platform applications in C#.
Following your interests, you’ll be able to broaden your knowledge in embedded
systems, digital signal processing or computer vision. Ultimately, after
graduating, you’ll be prepared to tackle the many challenges the modern high-
tech industry faces.
Study load
The first year
Learn the language of technology
In the first year you lay a solid foundation in programming, design,
mathematics, and electronics. You will put this knowledge to good use as you
work on various projects. Among other things, you will make a safe with an
electronic code lock and a self-driving, energy-efficient robotic racing car. All 45% Theory
the projects are controlled with C on an Arduino microcontroller. A
microcontroller is the brain behind the device you are working with. Besides 40% Practical and group assignments
there is a lot of attention for your personal development.
15% Study career counseling
The second year
Embedded systems
Working altogether with ‘electro’ students you will learn how to design, make,
program, and test embedded systems – actually, any device that contains both
hardware and software but doesn't look like a personal computer, such as a
smart TV, robot, or mobile phone.
The third year
Internship in the business world and Smart Solutions
In the third year you will complete a half-year internship and learn how to do
applied research. During the Smart Solutions project you will
carry out a research project as part of a team that includes students from various
study programmes. This involves making use of the latest
developments and insights.
The fourth year
Minor and graduation
In the fourth year you spend a half-year working on a minor. This gives you the
opportunity to broaden or deepen your knowledge and skills. You can then carry
out your graduation project at companies such as Demcon, Thales, and Topicus.
Most graduation projects are proposed by the business community and the
Saxion research groups, but you might also be able to pursue a problem facing
the industry today that you suggest yourself.
Check the website to see the specific subjects of
this course
Career prospects
On completion of the programme you will be awarded the Applied Computer
Science degree and you may then use the BSc degree title. You can work for a
wide range of companies as a software and hardware designer, programmer, or
developer.
Professions for computer scientists
There is currently a significant shortage of IT professionals with a higher
education. Companies are therefore urgently looking for people like you. So you
have a good chance of finding a job in the field directly after graduation!
Your career prospects:
Programmer/software engineer
Test engineer / Quality manager
Embedded hardware/software engineer
Project manager
Researcher
Other professions
Employment rate
There is tremendous demand for highly educated IT professionals. 95% of
graduates find a job at their level within 1.5 years So you have a good chance of
finding a job in the field directly after graduation!
Contact hours
22 hours
per week
Self-study
18 hours
per week
Extra costs
€300
per year (approximately)
Progression rate
55%
Course content to the second year
You’ll learn to work with a broad range of tools and techniques, spanning from
system programming in C and C++, through electronics, embedded systems and
networking, to building interactive, cross-platform applications in C#.
Following your interests, you’ll be able to broaden your knowledge in embedded
systems, digital signal processing or computer vision. Ultimately, after
graduating, you’ll be prepared to tackle the many challenges the modern high-
tech industry faces.
Study load
The first year
Learn the language of technology
In the first year you lay a solid foundation in programming, design,
mathematics, and electronics. You will put this knowledge to good use as you
work on various projects. Among other things, you will make a safe with an
electronic code lock and a self-driving, energy-efficient robotic racing car. All 45% Theory
the projects are controlled with C on an Arduino microcontroller. A
microcontroller is the brain behind the device you are working with. Besides 40% Practical and group assignments
there is a lot of attention for your personal development.
15% Study career counseling
The second year
Embedded systems
Working altogether with ‘electro’ students you will learn how to design, make,
program, and test embedded systems – actually, any device that contains both
hardware and software but doesn't look like a personal computer, such as a
smart TV, robot, or mobile phone.
The third year
Internship in the business world and Smart Solutions
In the third year you will complete a half-year internship and learn how to do
applied research. During the Smart Solutions project you will
carry out a research project as part of a team that includes students from various
study programmes. This involves making use of the latest
developments and insights.
The fourth year
Minor and graduation
In the fourth year you spend a half-year working on a minor. This gives you the
opportunity to broaden or deepen your knowledge and skills. You can then carry
out your graduation project at companies such as Demcon, Thales, and Topicus.
Most graduation projects are proposed by the business community and the
Saxion research groups, but you might also be able to pursue a problem facing
the industry today that you suggest yourself.
Check the website to see the specific subjects of
this course
Want to know more?
Contact us:
06 1018 1868 saxion.edu/faq
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