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 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

Education & training

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

Job 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

Other Articles

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.

Campus Profile

Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences

The University of Central Lancashire is going global – and is evolving every minute of every day. We are now one of the largest universities in the UK with a student and staff community of more than 35,000 students, 500 undergraduate courses and 180 postgraduate courses – and it’s not stopping there The university is the fifth largest in the UK in terms of student numbers and is ranked as the best modern university in the north west of England.

Professional Bodies Profile

ATT Accounting Qualification

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

Course Profile

Kent Business School

Kent Business School is the largest department at the University of Kent, the UK’s European University. Situated close to London and close to Paris or Brussels, the campus overlooks the city of Canterbury, a UNESCO heritage site, this is an inspiring location for postgraduate study. Kent is consistently ranked number one in the south-east and in the top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction

Careers in Computer & IT Related Career Profiles

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 and transport. It is the largest union in the UK representing professional engineers. 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