Computing and Information Technology

Technology advances at a rapid pace and businesses must adapt if they are to compete in an ever expanding global economy. a degree in computer and information technology gives you a grounding in a broad range of information technology subjects as well as the skills to manage and administrate complex digital infrastructure.

This course is available with a placement year option where you will study for 1 additional year.the placement year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject. the minimum period in placement

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Careers open to graduates with a bsc honours in computing and information technology include systems engineer, systems analyst, web designer, systems developer, it consultant, and project manager. consultations we regularly consult and develop links with a large number of employers including, for example, asidua and liberty it, who provide sponsorship for our students as well as citi and kainos who are members of the employer liaison panel for the course. placement employers our past students have also gained work placement with organisations such as: liberty it; microsoft; citi; asidua; kainos; cybersource.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Northern Ireland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Queen's University Belfast has partnerships with the following companies: