Computing Science

Learn to program the future and prepare to excel in a range of computing fields, from the information systems of banks and businesses, to the creativity of gaming and web design, to ai, robotics, cloud computing, big data and lots, lots more. this course is ideal if you’re a digital native who already lives and breathes computing, whether it’s through coding your own apps and websites, designing your own games, or building your own hardware. you’re most likely passionate about the contribution computing can, and does, make to humanity, in everything from arts, culture and entertainment, to business, health, communications, and society as a whole. you avidly follow the exciting developments of the field in the press and on blogs, and you can’t wait to contribute your own ideas and creativity to this always-evolving sector.

This course includes a year in industry, giving you valuable work experience and the chance to build your professional skills and confidence. you will be expected to seek your own work placement and in the first two weeks of your second year you will be asked to write a curriculum vitae and to apply to a range of companies. not only will this ensure that you work within your preferred field, it will also provide you with the essential job-hunting skills you will require after graduation. we will, of course, offer our guidance and support whilst students are identifying and negotiating placement opportunities. during this year you’ll be supported by an industrial supervisor and a mentor from the university. you and your industrial supervisor will feed back during the placement to ensure that it is progressing well, and your uea mentor will visit you during the year.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

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

As a professional in this rapidly evolving sector, the ability to learn new skills is as important as what you know already. after successfully completing your degree you will have the knowledge to forge an exciting career, continually learning and extending yourself. you could go on to work as a software engineer, web or app developer, programmer, systems analyst, data scientist, artificial intelligence developer, academic/industrial researcher, entrepreneur, teacher or even researcher. career destinations examples of careers that you could enter include; software engineer web or app developer programmer systems analyst data scientist it consultant / specialist network engineer academic/industrial researcher

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 England 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 East Anglia has partnerships with the following companies: