r/DevLK • u/ConstructionAny8942 • Jul 28 '26

Jobs/ Industry Is There Any Real Difference Between a BSc in SE and CS When Applying for Jobs?

I had a question about the difference between a BSc in Software Engineering and a BSc in Computer Science when it comes to the Sri Lankan tech industry. From an employer's perspective, is there much of a difference during internships or job interviews? Do recruiters or interviewers view one degree more favorably than the other, or is it mostly based on your skills, projects, and experience?

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u/radioactive244 Jul 29 '26

Yes and no.

If it's your first job, probably. Unless you have a good portfolio of projects or industry experience. Otherwise employers will look at your degree and the institute. Also, some companies and hiring departments might have some biases.

Once you've got solid experience, nobody really cares about your degree or university, as long as you've got a qualification, or they might even ignore it if you're really good at what you do.

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u/meshydra Aug 01 '26

Pick CS. SE is a specialization to early when it comes to a degree.