Computer Science and Engineering

So you can put what you've learnt into practice immediately. I have no problem spending 40 hours a week on my degree programme.

I see the fact that you have so many different modules in the first year as an advantage. It enables you to become acquainted with the various specialist fields in computer science, such as algorithms and data structures, software development and computer graphics. In the second year, you can then go on to specialise in a specific field.

As from the second year, students who performed well in the first year have the additional opportunity of doing research in the Honours Programme. I'd really like to do that, next year. Research into quantum mechanics and computer science seems like a great challenge to me.

The courses are also much more interesting than at secondary school, which means I'm more motivated.

My favourite modules in the first year were Computer Organisation and Algorithms and Data Structures. Although the subject matter in these modules is totally different, I like them best because what you learn really helps you as a computer scientist.

I'm not yet entirely sure what I want to do in my career. I've been considering working as a software engineer at a major company or becoming a white hat hacker. Armed with my degree certificate, there will be plenty of career opportunities, so I'm not worrying about it too much yet.