Computing courses

Why study Computing?

From banking to communications, the smooth running of the modern world relies on the power of computing, and the importance of computing to the routines of our daily lives is growing all the time. Computing is also helping find solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the planet.

A Computing degree is a future-proof qualification that will prepare you for the economy and the job market of the future. You'll also gain many transferable analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills that are in demand across a host of industries.

If you love working with computers, enjoy the challenge of learning new things quickly, and like exploring how things work and why, a degree in Computing could be for you.

What can you do with a Computing degree?

Once you graduate with a Computing degree, you'll be ready to apply for jobs in fields such as network design, cyber security, web development, computer programming and digital analytics.

3 reasons to study Computing with us

• We've got some of the best facilities in the country - including high performance computing labs, usability labs with eye tracking equipment and forensics labs.
  
• You can do a placement year as part of your degree to gain valuable work experience before you graduate. Previous students have worked for IBM, BAE, Lilly, Kelway and Jagex.
• You could combine your computing studies with teacher training, school teaching placements and a bursary.

Our computing courses are accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT. Accreditation means you can work towards Chartered Engineer or Chartered IT Professional.