Introduction to the programme
Even before you get up in the morning, you have been in contact with many IT systems, so it almost goes without saying that the world - both now and in the future - needs people who can develop complex IT systems that are both reliable, user-friendly and resilient. The master's programme Computer Science is practice-oriented and focuses on providing the graduate with competences to the development of complex IT systems that are reliable, user-friendly, and long-lasting.
We aim to anchor software development in realistic settings and with actual and current technologies, state-of-the-art methods and techniques to analyse and construct complex IT systems. This is where we differ from other similar studies - we focus on applied Computer Sciencey, and as a student you’ll obtain the ability to create entire IT systems from scratch.
IT systems are and will be a necessary part of our everyday lives and influence people in all areas. Understanding their context and their issues problems define the success criteria for the solution, hence interdisciplinarity is a basic prerequisite for being able to work with applied computer science.
As a student, you will gain skills in the application of software architecture and design principles for the development of complex IT systems. Learn how to document solutions and critically reflect both system structure and the context in which solutions must operate. Obtain insight into the complexity of algorithms for efficient and scalable solutions and usage of agile development methods for the development of complex IT systems, from idea to systems in production.
The programme provides opportunities for you to specialise in a range of areas including algorithms, programming frameworks, complex IT systems, data science, artificial intelligence, business intelligence, internet of things, robotics, and virtual technologies
Career and qualifications
When you graduate you will be able to:
- Construct complex IT solutions individually and in software development teams
- Organize, manage and implement complex IT projects
- Acquire new knowledge about new technologies and their application possibilities
- Initiate and complete IT solutions that require interdisciplinary collaboration and take on professional areas of responsibility
Examples of job titles are software developer, technical consultant, project manager, software engineer, software architect, and software designer.
Brochure about the programme
Study Programme
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| 1. semester |
2. semester |
3. semester |
4. semester |
| Course Complex IT Systems 15 ECTS |
Course
Data & Things 10 ECTS |
Course
Elective course* 5 ECTS |
Master Thesis
Thesis in Computer Science 30 ECTS |
| Course
Elective course* 5 ECTS |
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| Course
Specialisation course* 5 ECTS |
Seminar
Research Seminar 5 ECTS |
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| Course
Complex IT Systems Practice 15 ECTS |
Project
Specialisation project i Computer Science 15 ECTS |
Project
Advanced Project in Computer Science or Internship Project-oriented internship 15 ECTS |
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* Find specialisation courses and elective courses at study.ruc.dk
Study regulations: Study regulation for Computer Science (pdf)
Internship and stay abroad
You can choose to spend a semester travelling with your education. Either as an internship at one of our partner companies or at a company that you find yourself. You test your academic and procedural skills in a job, make valuable contacts, and find out whether it is a future career path for you. You can also choose to take a semester of exchange at a partner university abroad, where you can gain international outlook, experience and network.
Master’s degree from Roskilde University - why?
You will be part of a strong academic environment where you will be in close contact with researchers, in dialogue about everything from academic issues, possible methods and theories, ways to create new insights and your wishes for the academic direction of your master’s degree study. You will become part of a social environment typically centred in one building on campus, where researchers and students work next door to each other. You will study within the university's project format, where identification of a problem, in-depth analyses, choice and implementation of a methodological approach, as well as setting up a strong theoretical framework are your responsibilities under academic guidance from a researcher. You will participate in a number of courses which expand your methodological and theoretical knowledge. During a semester, you will identify a significant problem within your subject field and develop the knowledge to produce scientific arguments for possible solution(s). You will gain concrete experience with the entire scientific process.
Student life
Roskilde University’s Campus
The university is situated on one single physical campus. There are multi-purpose sports courts, a football field, a disc golf course, nature trails along the lake, stream and the fields, a training centre, innovation workshops, a canteen, and a cinema. Our joint meeting place is called Student House RUC, where there is a student-run café and lounge. Both outdoors and indoors, we work to make the campus as sustainable as possible. Among other things, we have reduced energy consumption by 38 percent over the last 5 years and are converting our outdoor areas to wild nature.
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Roskilde University welcomes both exchange and guest students and you will find suggestions for semester packages taught in English.
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