Computer Science - PgCert

• Overview

  Developing advanced skills to be the next generation of high-quality Computer Science professionals

  Summary

  Computer Science has been identified as a fast-moving domain with a recognised demand for talented graduates. The PgCert Computer Science is a specialist programme which aims to train computing professionals to follow a career where they can apply leading edge programming, networks and security and data analytics skills across a range of application domains.

  Further motivated by evidence of demand from industry and business for upskilling of staff in the areas of Computer Science, the course will strive to address the growing demands in the sector by training a new kind of Computing Specialist.

  The course content has been informed by internationally leading research being conducted in the School and by our strong industry partnerships.

  There are also opportunities for graduates from the PgCert Computer Science to embark on further research by enrolling for PhD study affiliated with the research centres within the School of Computing.

  The School of Computing at Ulster University holds Athena Swan Bronze Award since 2016 and is committed to promote and advance gender equality in Higher Education. We particularly welcome female applicants, as they are under-represented within the School at postgraduate taught courses.