Is computer science suitable for someone who mainly wants to build things?
Yes. Computer science may suit someone who enjoys building working software, services, or embedded systems. In addition to making things, some courses may include mathematical and logical reasoning or design. Since the best fit depends on what you want to build and how, it is useful to check the courses and practical work offered by a program.
Key points
- Programs may cover programming projects involving apps, the web, embedded systems, or similar areas.
- Some courses on making things also cover requirements, design, debugging, and testing.
- If you mainly want to build hardware or robots, you can also consider related fields outside computer science.
Things to check
- The amount and type of hands-on work, the areas covered, and the extent to which requirements, design, and testing are taught vary by university, faculty, program, and course. Check official curricula and course descriptions.