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.

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All about the trade

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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• One million people are estimated to work in IT in the UK
• Why pursue a career in Computing?
• Jobs with Product Companies

Skills you need

Routes into the profession

IT is a young discipline and has not really developed a single recognised career route in the way that, for example, medicine, and law have. 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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What you need to learn

Questions about university Computing courses

There are hundreds of different Computing degrees at many universities. How do you find the one that is right for you?

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• Studying your way to success
• Degree Courses in Computing and IT

Possible careers

Jobs with ICT Users

All companies are users of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and will need computer systems to provide information to their employees and their customers (often via web sites). They may have demands for specialist types of software or hardware. They may employ people within the company to provide these things, or may buy them from the two other kinds of company. They will need peopl

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• Recruitment: Systems analyst

Computer & IT Related Course Profiles

Course Profile

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