The IT industry will drive much of society’s progress in the years ahead. Developed with insights from employers, industry experts, and academics, the 180-credit OPIT BSc (Hons) in Computer Science equips you with a comprehensive foundation - both theoretical and practical - across the core areas of today’s Computer Science: Programming, Software Development, Databases, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence.

• Study level: EQF > / MQF > Level 6
• Credits: 180 ECTS
• Duration: 6 terms - 3 years
• Mode of Attendance: Online / Full time
• Language: English
• Accreditation: Higher Education Programme
• EU accredited Institution
• Tutors available on a daily basis
• Recorded and live content
• Professional certifications (Google, Microsoft, AWS)
• Progressive assessments (no final exams)
• Online studies (3 years)

Whether you are a working professional who wants to reskill or a high-school graduate who seeks a future career in Computer Science, this program is right for you. Career prospects:

• Software Developer & Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Web Developer
• App & Game Developer
• IT Business Analyst
• Cyber security Analyst
• Database Architect
• DevOP

The Bachelor’s is structured with 5 Terms of courses and 1 final Term for the dissertation/project. Every Term lasts 16 weeks.

In Term 5, you can select 5 electives from a pool of 27, or you can specialize in one of 5 fields.

Electives availability is subject to student interest and other factors.

First Term

• Technical English
• Computer Networks
• Programming Principles
• Computer Architectures
• ICT Fundamentals

Second Term

• Introduction to Operating Systems
• Web Development
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Project Management and QA
• Foundational Mathematics

Third Term

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• Introduction to Databases
• Cloud Computing Infrastructure
• Business Strategy
• Programming Paradigms

Fourth Term

• Introduction to Machine Learning
• Introduction to Computer Security
• Introduction to Software Engineering
• Cloud Development
• Digital Marketing

Fifth Term

• Cloud Computing Automation and Ops
• Agile Development and DevOps
• Cloud Architecture Paradigms
• Cloud Data Stacks
• Cloud Adoption Frameworks
• Cloud and IoT Security
• Cybersecurity
• Generative AI in Cybersecurity
• Cryptography and Secure Communications
• Network Security and Intrusion Detection
• Secure Software Development
• Reinforcement Learning
• Machine Learning
• Complex Networks and their Applications
• Computer Vision
• Ethics of Computer Science and AI
• Natural Language Processing
• Game Development
• Project Methodology and Visual Communication
• Digital Application for Digital Environments
• Digital Video, Visual Effects and Virtual Reality
• Sensors and Devices for VAX Reality
• Leadership and Business Development for the Metaverse
• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Front-end Programming
• Mobile Programming
• Software Engineering

Sixth Term

• Dissertation

Whether you have high school qualifications or you are already working in a computer science field, you can attend our valuable degree that will help move your career forward.

• Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate
• English proficiency as B2-level certificate or equivalent
• Credit transfer of previous study and work experience