Careers
Computers are now ubiquitous in modern life. The most interesting - and best-paid - opportunities in the future are open to those who really know about computing, software and information systems.
Sectors
The dot com boom may have passed, but graduates with degrees in computing still have excellent prospects of employment, in fields that will shape our society. Here are just a few examples:
Media
Have you ever seen the inside of a television, radio or music recording studio? If so, you will appreciate the extensive interdependence of media and information technology. Applications include advanced CGI for films, creative web access to museum collections, tools for music composition, and new media such as virtual reality.
User friendly Technology
New technology often brings new problems. Improving the interface, for example, by building computer systems that can understand everyday language, will make technology more accessible to all. Complex systems, such as coordinating emergency services or environmental monitoring, require advanced information processing methods.
Mobile Systems
From mobile phones to iPods, there has been an explosion in the amount of information we can carry with us, or access on the move. Computation and information processing is at the root of advance in the management of this technology, from compression algorithms for pictures and sounds, to faster and more reliable communication networks.
Medical
Modern medicine depends on IT. Many doctors regularly use expert computer systems to aid them in diagnosis and prescription. Visual inspection has to be automated if large-scale screening programs are to be effective. Unravelling the genome would have been impossible without advanced computation.
Where are they now?
Our graduates can choose from a wide range of opportunities in industry, commerce, government and academia.Here's a summary of what graduates from this school were doing in January 2009 (after graduating in 2008):
Some examples of the type of jobs and employers that our alumni go on to work at:
| Example of Jobs | Example of Employers |
|---|---|
| Data Developer | Barclays Capital |
| Software Developer | Citigroup |
| Technology Analyst | Sun Microsystems |
| Web Developer | Chambers Dictionary |
| Game Developer | Rockstar North |
| Technical Consultant | CapGemini |
| Project Analyst | Royal Bank of Scotland |
| Test Engineer | Agilent Technologies |
| Applications Development Engineer | Deloitte |
| STMicroelectronics |
For more information on what our graduates do see:
Working in Scotland
International students wishing to work in the UK after graduation can apply for a two year Tier 1 (Post Study Work) permit.
This article was published on Jul 5, 2010