Why study computing?

Computing is one of the most versatile, dynamic, and in-demand fields, with applications in nearly every aspect of modern life.

So whether you're looking to start your career with an Undergraduate degree or you want to progress by studying for a Postgraduate qualification, you've made a great choice by picking Computing.

Computing opens doors to a broad spectrum of careers. From programming, system analysis, and database management to specialised areas like cloud computing, game development, robotics, and bioinformatics, students have a variety of career paths to choose from.

Also, computing professionals enjoy greater flexibility in the workplace compared to many other careers. With remote work becoming more common, especially in tech fields, computing graduates have the option to work freelance, from home, or as part of international teams.

As a professional you'll need to be a lifelong learner, keeping up with new programming languages, tools, and technological developments. If you enjoy intellectual challenges and growth, computing offers a dynamic career where you’re always learning something new.

Subject areas

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Artificial Intelligence

By studying an Artificial Intelligence related degree, you position yourself at the forefront of this rapid technological advancement. 

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Computer Science

Computers have revolutionised our world, and by studying this diverse field, you position yourself on track for a rewarding career.

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Games Development

Games Development combines technical skills, design, and innovation to create immersive experiences that entertain, educate, and engage people worldwide.  

Our courses in Computing



Careers in Computing

Whether you're looking to start your career with an Undergraduate degree or you want to progress by studying for a Postgraduate qualification, we've put together a number of articles to get you started.

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On-demand webinar: Discover AI

Join Dr George Bargiannis, Deputy Director of the Centre for Autonomous and Intelligent Systems, to discover more about intelligent systems and technologies and how you can develop essential skills for a successful career in AI.

Our experts

We have many experts in Computing. Here are a few of them:

George Bargiannis

Dr George Bargiannis

Subject Area Leader for Computing and Information Systems

Research in Machine Learning, Smart Homes, Service-oriented Computing and Cloud Computing.

Dr Mauro Valatti

Professor Mauro Vallati

Director, Centre for Autonomous and Intelligent Systems

I am a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, working on Artificial Intelligence for Urban Traffic Management and Control.

Dr Duke Gledhill

Dr Duke Gledhill

Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science

Expertise in all aspects of digital media with a particular focus on web, digital imaging and games development.

Research in Computing

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Centre for Autonomous and Intelligent Systems

We develop intelligent machines capable of independent decision-making and task execution, with the main objectives of enabling agents to perceive, understand, and interact with their environment.

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Centre for Cyber Security

Cyber Security focuses on addressing practical security challenges, which are important for business and society. In the areas of Identity and Access Control, Defence and Resilience, and Digital Forensics.

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Centre for Industrial Analytics

We help companies diagnose and fix inefficiencies, provide intelligence about new market opportunities, and coach individuals through the challenging path of new technology adoption. 

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Centre for Sustainable Computing

Sustainable computing systems are those which are explicitly designed for continuous maintainability and evolvability without incurring prohibitive technical debt and making a negative impact on the environment, economy and society.

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Thermofluid, Energy and High-Performance Computing

Utilise High-Performance Computing for advanced modelling to solve fundamental and engineering problems. We research into thermofluids, energy and related fields, in both fundamental and applied aspects.

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Centre for Visual and Immersive Computing

We investigate computer vision, interaction, visualisation, and other creative computing domains for the development of seamless communication between humans and automated systems. 

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