Computers are ingrained into our society, and we now rely on them to complete a wealth of everyday tasks. The range of industries seeking qualified and skilled computing graduates is vast, and job roles can vary, including systems administrators, front-end programmers, information systems analysts, and full-stack developers, however you plan your career path, studying Computing open doors to careers with substantial earning potential, enabling you to shape the life you want in the future. Our Computing BSc (Hons) course is designed to help you develop your skills to enable you to embark on an interesting and rewarding career. Our Computing degree is one of our most flexible programmes of study. You’ll learn how to design and build software that is both robust and reliable, as well as attractive to use.

You’ll benefit from a strong foundation of knowledge in all aspects of computing and enjoy flexibility, selecting optional modules in the topics that interest you most. Benefit, also, from forming part of a development team, with the emphasis being on honing practical skills in software development. In the first year, you'll study alongside students on our Computer Science and Software Engineering courses. These courses have a common first year, before moving on to cover different areas in subsequent years. If you find in your first year of studies that one area interests you more, you can request to transfer between courses. You can also gain industry experience by undertaking an industrial placement in your third year. If you’re interested in anything from software development to programming and computer science, this Computing course will cover topics that will improve your knowledge and passion for all things STEM. Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles† (for organisations including BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Hermes, Microsoft, BT, and Amazon UK), including software engineer, server and storage analyst, and senior developer. †Source: LinkedIn

Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT, enrolment onto this course will help you on your way to registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and achieving Chartered Engineer status.

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.