Computing

Computing is a vital part of the mass communications age. effective data communication is essential to all organisations. it has never been more exciting to work in this area. this ma computing degree covers the same core computing courses as taken in the bsc computing science degree programme. you will also have the option to follow a range of arts based courses.

Our degrees develop an ability to understand new and complex computer systems and to communicate this to others. our graduates can choose from a variety of employment opportunities in industry, commerce or research. some of the organisations which employ our recent computing graduates include: amazon, ibm, bp, conoco, hewlett packard, eds, logica cmg, saic, british telecom, qinetiq, microsoft, prudential, the health service, and local councils. employment prospects for our graduates are excellent and, furthermore, the entrepreneurial spirit of some of our graduates has led them to establishing successful companies. career opportunities business relationship manager cloud engineer it analyst junior software engineer network administrator project manager software developer technical support agent

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 Scotland 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. University of Aberdeen has partnerships with the following companies: