The Integrated Computer Science Programme
Computer science is the study of everything to do with computers, from the pioneering theoretical discoveries on logic and calculation in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries through to the development of very early computers in the middle of the last century right up to the present day, when computers have become both powerful and commonplace. Computers have revolutionised almost every aspect of science, business and commerce in the past fifty years, and are rapidly doing the same in communications, in the arts and entertainment industries. Computers are instrumental in the protection of the environment and are central to the world's financial systems. Computer power doubles roughly every 18 months, in accordance with Moore's Law. Computer communication capacities advance at a similar rate. As their capabilities increase, computers continue to push into new areas of application, and computer science pushes into new areas of research. Computers need software programs that instruct the computers how to carry out tasks. New uses of computers need new ideas, new software, and new tools to be developed.
Computer Science at Trinity
Today, over 45 years since the study of computer science was established in Trinity College Dublin, the School of Computer Science and Statistics remains at the forefront of computing in Ireland, with a strong reputation for both research and education. The Computer Science degree programme combines this long history of excellence with new innovations to give students an experience that is stimulating and rewarding. With over 60 academics, our Computer Science degree programme offers students a broad range of opportunities for specialization and further study. In 2011, Trinity became the first Irish university to offer a Computer Science programme that gives students the ability to continue their undergraduate studies to Master's level. With a history of over 400 years of scholarship, Trinity's reputation for education is widely acknowledged as first class. Trinity is recognized internationally as Ireland's premier university and is ranked in the top 100 world universities and amongst the top 50 European universities. As a Computer Science student in Trinity, you will be joining a vibrant community of over 15,000 students a diverse range of nationalities, social backgrounds and age-groups. You will also benefit from a comprehensive range of student support services and state-of-the art campus.