Introduction

Your study and careers guide to Computer and IT.

One million people are estimated to work in IT in the UK. Not surprisingly, they are involved in a huge number of different activities. Some have a large technical element such as ethical hacking, programming, software testing and systems analysis. Others have a greater business emphasis, for example project management, quality assurance and client relationship management.

Jobs in IT vary from developing interactive TV to teaching students about technical forensic science to risk management. Some roles are highly technical while others have a greater focus on business objectives, strategy, communication, people management or finance. Helen Boddy, assistant editor at BCS, explores the various options.

Online Magazine

Graduate Jobs

All about Computer & IT

One million people are estimated to work in IT in the UK. Not surprisingly, they are involved in a huge number of different activities.

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• One million people are estimated to work in IT in the UK
• Why pursue a career in Computing?
• Studying your way to success
• All about Computer & IT

University & College Advice

Computing & IT - Routes into the profession

There are several entry points and opportunities to progress your career, either by full-time study, or, if in employment, by part-time education and training.

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• Degree Courses in Computing and IT
• Questions about university Computing courses

Graduate Roles

Information Scientist

As an information scientist, it would be your job to make high-quality and up-to-date information easily available to your colleagues or clients.

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• Network engineer
• Systems Analyst
• Computer Games Developer
• Software Developer
• Web Designer
• Technical architects

Apprenticeships

Jobs with Product Companies

A surprising number of companies make products that are computers (e.g. Dell, Apple) or that contain computers (e.g. Ford Motor Company, Vodafone, Sony).

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• Systems analyst
• Jobs with ICT Users

Careers in Computer & IT Related Course Profiles

Course Profile

Bangor University

The School of Computer Science at Bangor is a young and vibrant school with cutting-edge research specialisms. The School of Computer Science (SCS) was established in August 2006, formerly being a Division within the School of Informatics. We are a lively community of academic staff, undergraduate and postgraduate students and postdoctoral research workers.

Professional Bodies Profile

The Chartered Institute for IT

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT champions the global IT profession and the interests of individuals engaged in that profession for the benefit of all.

Careers in Computer & IT Related Career Profiles

Professional Associations Prof

Guidance for financial service professionals and organisations

The Financial Skills Partnership (FSP) is the Sector Skills Council for finance, accountancy and financial services. We work on behalf of employers, representing a footprint of over 2 million people working in over 34,000 firms in the sectors across the UK.

Professional Associations Prof

The union for professionals

Prospect represents over 120,000 members in the public and private sectors working as engineers, scientists, managers and specialists in areas as diverse as agriculture, defence, energy, environment, heritage, industry, transport, education and children's services. It has 34,000 members working for Government departments, agencies and non-departmental public bodies.

Professional Associations Prof

ATT Accounting Qualification

The AAT Accounting Qualification is a vocational qualification and students typical work in accountancy whilst studying at the same time.

Graduate Profiles

Graduate programme

In an organisation that places collaboration and innovation at the heart of success, people are paramount. That’s why we’ve invested so heavily in our graduate programme; we want to create the future leaders of Logica