- Do you want to be part of the rapid development in the world of IT, be it in computer game programming, bioinformatics, databases, algorithms, operative systems, super computers or web technology?
- And do you want an IT-degree which will not be obsolete just because someone introduces a new programming language or a new interface?
If the answer to both questions is yes, then the Computer science programme is the obvious choice for you.
The Master’s degree in Computer science (MSc)
In the master’s programme in Computer science, you continue developing you insight into scientific theories and methods, your experience with working independently with complex problems (business related or scientific questions) as well as your ability to express yourself clearly on academic subjects and mediate these to others.
The master’s programme thus qualifies you to participate in scienctific works and independently undertake business functions based on these abilities.
The scientific aspect of the master’s programme is most evident in the final thesis project which lasts a year. Work on the project is done in close contact with a supervisor and often in connection to the supervisor’s own research.
It must be said, though, that the master’s programme is not a research degree as such. To achieve these credentials, one must complete a PhD.
A large part of the programme consists of a free choice of courses. The selection of these is updated every quarter. The end result is that you can piece together a very focussed degree, regardless of whether you aim for the business sector or teaching and research in Computer science.
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A mix of theory and practice
In the mandatory part of the degree, you get a thorough knowledge of both practical subjects, such as programming languages, and theoretical subjects such as characterisation of where the boundaries are for what is even calculable. In the later part of the programme, there is a high level of freedom of choice where you get the opportunity to specialise according to your wishes.
The highest international standard.
Regardless of what you specialise in, there are certain things from other subjects, such a mathematics, which you must include, simply because they strengthen the education of computer experts of the highest international standard.
In some areas of research and use, the line between the subjects of Computer science and Mathematics is very thin, and in Odense we have chosen to highlight this by placing both subjects within the same department. This means great possibilities for collaboration between the researchers and teachers, and for you as a student it means that after the first year of obligatory studies, you may choose freely between majoring in Computer science and Mathematics.
This way, acceptance into the Computer science programme is particularly attractive if you find both areas interesting, but do not yet know which subject you wish to emphasise.
Research in Computer science at University of Southern Denmark
Research in Computer science includes the following fields:
- Computer arithmetics and numbers systems
- Bioinformatics
- Database systems
- Graph algorithms
- Cryptology
- Online algorithms
- Practical application of combinatory optimisation and effective algorithms
- Programming languages and verification
Read more about the research in Computer science on the department website
Computer science with a research profile
In the master’s programme in Computer science with a research profile, you get the opportunity to immerse yourself in current issues and complete your own research projects. The programme will provide you with a good basis for handling complex problems which are relevant in many different careers.
Graduates who have completed this master programme are entitled to use the title of Master of Science (MSc) in Computer science.
A complete study environment
As a student at University of Southern Denmark, you become part of a study environment we call Living Science. Your day will be characterised by great academic value and you can look forward to meeting your fellow students as well as researchers from a wide variety of fields. But a university programme is much more than courses, classes and lectures. Good friends, a solid network and a living study environment are all part of creating a connection between the academic and social spheres.