Computer science
AP DegreeThe 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.
Internship
You have an internship in Semester Five. You decide yourself if this is with a company in Denmark or with a company abroad.
Go Abroad
At SEA Business Academy, you have the opportunity to go abroad as a part of your education. You can choose between studying abroad for a semester or doing your internship abroad. Read more here
Disclaimer
The UML, ERD and user story tools are made available to Business Academy SouthWest by the Academic Partner Program from Visual Paradigm for educational use.
Studieordninger
- Computer Science 2016, Nr. 1
- Computer Science 2017, Nr. 1
- Computer Science 2017, Nr. 2
- Computer Science 2017, Nr. 1
- Computer Science 2018, Nr. 1
- Computer Science 2019, Nr. 1
- Computer Science 2020, Nr. 1
- Computer Science 2021, Nr. 1
- Computer Science 2022, Nr. 1
- Datamatiker 2023, Nr. 1
- Computer Science 2024, Nr. 1
- Computer Science electives Esbjerg 2025, Nr. 1
- Computer Science valgfag Sønderborg 2025, Nr. 1
- Computer Science valgfag Tønder 2025, Nr. 1
- Computer Science 2025, Nr. 1
- Datamatiker 2025, Nr. 1
You need to have completed one of the following courses to be admitted to the Computer Scientist course:
- A-levels or a high school diploma, Higher Preparatory Examination Course, Higher Commercial Examination, Higher Technical Examination or a combined vocational and general upper secondary education
- Vocational training of at least three years’ duration
- Entrance exam for the engineering courses
Notice: You must have passed maths at B level and english at B level if you want the english course.
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
English language requirements:
BASW’s programs offered in English require that your English level is equivalent to level B (Danish Level)
All applicants holding a foreign entrance examination must document their English qualifications, and English tests must be submitted together with the application. The test must be less than two years old. The requirement is:
- IELTS overall score of minimum 6,5
- TOEFL (internet based) a minimum score of 83
- TOEFL (paper based) a minimum score of 560
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English
- Oxford Placement Test, B2 (75 points in each part)
- Common European Framework reference B2/C1
Applicants holding Nordic and German entrance exams, an International Baccalaureate exam or applicants who have English as their native language are exempt from the requirement.
Mathematic requirements:
Mathematic B (required for Computer Science). Mathematic B-level is equivalent to 250 full teaching hours (60 minutes per hour). A verification form to document the number of hours in the subject that are specific admission requirements. Your high school institution must fill in how many hours of instruction you have had during the final three years of your upper secondary education.
The verification form must be filled in, stamped and signed by the school. You will find the verification form here.
Motivational essay
When you apply via Quota 2 or to one of our top-up programmes, we recommend that you send a motivational essay together with the application itself.
When you fill out your motivational essay, you MUST use this form. Please note that we only accept motivated applications where this form is used. Download the form, fill it out and upload it to your application.
Please read about our admission process for international students in Incoming Full Degree Students.
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
Further training
When you have completed the Computer Science course you can apply to be admitted to several further training courses, for example:
- The professional software development Bachelor degree
- The professional web development Bachelor degree
- A relevant diploma degree
SU (State education grant) for foreign citizens (students)
If you are a foreign citizen, you must fulfil specific conditions in order to be granted equal status with Danish citizens and receive the state educational grant (SU).
You can read more about it at SU.dk
SU (State education grant) for Danish citizens (students)
While you are studying, you are eligible for SU. You can apply for this when you have been admitted to the education, but you should be aware that you cannot apply for SU until one month prior to the month from which you are eligible to receive your SU. If you begin your education later than the 20th in the month, you are eligible to SU from the following month. This means that if your begin your education on August 21st or later, then you are not eligible for SU until the month of September.