Computer Science Cardiff University

Overview

Computer Science delivered at Cardiff University holds an exciting and dynamic field, full of opportunities for creative discovery and invention that touch almost all areas of modern life.

Key facts

On the Computer Science course from Cardiff University, you’ll learn how data is stored, processed, applied and kept secure by information processing systems. You’ll develop a grounding in programming languages, databases, operating systems, graphics, robotics and other sophisticated technologies as well as exploring software engineering subjects, such as software development. Our course is constantly reviewed to ensure it’s relevant to the work you’ll be doing in the future.

Industry projects and summer placements are a key component of this degree and will help you gain valuable experience in the workplace. In recent years, our students have completed placements in companies such as:

• Admiral
• Airbus
• CERN
• GSK
• Hewlett Packard
• Lloyds Bank

• Red Bull Racing

Career prospects

Skilled computer scientists are in extremely high demand. This means the employment prospects for graduates in the computing and ICT industry are very strong. You will be equipped with transferable skills that open doors to careers in many sectors.

Recent statistics show that the vast majority of our graduates are following their chosen career paths in roles such as Software Engineer, Web Developer, Computer Programmer, Associate Software Developer, Business Analyst, and Systems Development Officer.

Many of our graduates go on to work for companies including Airbus Group, Amazon, BBC, BT, Cardiff University, Capgemini, Confused.com, GCHQ, IBM, Lloyds Banking Group, MoD, Morgan Stanley, Sky, South Wales Police and Thomson Reuters. Others have chosen further study or research at Cardiff or other top universities.

Accreditation

• "BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT"