Secondary school pupils have had the opportunity to develop their computer skills through an IT programme organised by Dublin City University (DCU).

Over the last month, more than 400 students in the Transition Year have been able to take part in the ComputeTY course.

Teenagers from 26 schools from around Dublin and the outskirts attended the programme at the university's School of Computing to encourage their skills in web design and computer programming, as well as give them a taste of university life.

Head of the School of Computing at the DCU Mike Scott said: "Computing and digital technology is a crucial and productive element to the success of Ireland's future and an important learning tool in our young people's lives."

He added that the department wanted to encourage young people to get into the world of computing and this course sees students gain a certification from the DCU.

The programme has been running since 2005 and goes on for four weeks at the beginning of every year.

Students who want to take their interest in IT further when they leave school can take undergraduate courses in computer applications or enterprise computing among others at the DCU.

Written by Donal Walsh

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