Computer Science
The Computer Science course in Esbjerg gives you the competences to develop software and handle IT in companies. You will be challenged when you get involved in projects in collaboration with local companies.
The Computer Science course is highly demanded by businesses. You learn how to work with system development and programming.
The Computer Science course is comprised of a wide range of subjects that combine software development and programming. A computer scientist has broad knowledge within system development and system construction and is employed by companies to work with development, implementation and operation of IT systems.
You get skilled in coding, but you also learn about company structures and get an overview of complex databases and tools for supporting users of systems.
The Computer Science course is a further training course with five semesters. The course has compulsory subjects, electives, an internship and a final exam assignment.
The following are compulsory subjects:
- Programming
- System Development
- Technology
- Organisational Theory
The electives are based on current technologies and relevant knowledge.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
Note:
Motivation Letter – A motivation letter is a required document when applying to the programmes at this university.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Oxford Online Placement Test – A score of 75 points in each section is required. Only the test organised by Kastu is accepted
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Motivational letter
Your motivation letter should be a maximum of one A4 page. There is no standardized template for what a motivated application should look like. It’s a personal statement, but here are some suggested questions to ask yourself when writing a motivation letter:
- What programme do you want to apply for and why?
- What is your driving force and motivation, and how will you justify why we should admit you?
- What relevant qualifications and experience do you have, and how have these influenced your choice of programme?
- What considerations have you made about the programme’s structure, content, teaching methods, etc.
- What personal qualities do you think are important for completing the programme?
The Computer Science course qualifies you to take a wide range of jobs with IT companies and IT departments. These are some of the jobs that you can find:
- IT consultant
- Software developer
- Programmer
- QA analysis
