What can you do with a Computing degree?

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A degree in Computing will give you strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities and technical skills that are valuable across a range of industries. While a Computing degree can lead to traditional technology roles such as software development, data analysis, and cybersecurity, its usefulness extends far beyond the tech sector.

Career options

There has never been a better time to study a Computing degree. From artificial intelligence and big data to augmented reality and machine learning, new developments in computing are becoming part of our everyday lives. 

 

With the evolution of digital technologies, computing graduates are desirable to a range of employers in sectors such as aerospace and defence, cyber security, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, gaming, as well as IT consultancies and IT service providers. 

Job opportunities

Our Computing degrees are designed to equip graduates for a broad range of careers. You could become a: 

  • Data Scientist 
  • Computer Scientist 
  • Programmer 
  • Data Analyst 
  • App Developer
  • AI Programmer
  • Software Engineer 
  • Network Engineer 
  • IT Consultant 
  • Chief Technical Officer 
  • Entrepreneur 
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • UX/UI Designer
  • Machine Learning and AI specialist
  • Roboticist
  • Project Manager

Graduates in the spotlight

Our graduates have gone on to carve successful careers in the following roles: 

  • Software Engineer at Bluefruit
  • DevOps Specialist at SCC
  • Support Analyst for Cloud at SOS
  • Data Scientist at Black Swan Data
  • Back End Developer at Codices
  • Hardware Engineer at BAE System
  • Games Programmer at Ubisoft
  • Gameplay Programmer at Mediatonic
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Postgraduate study

Computing graduates could also go on to study a master’s degree. Postgraduate study is an opportunity to specialise in a particular area of the industry, such as UX design, game programming or artificial intelligence. 

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Knowledge and skills

Our Computing degrees allow you to specialise in areas shaping the future, including Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Software Engineering and Creative Computing. Through a blend of lectures and workshop-based learning, you’ll develop industry-relevant skills in programming, software engineering, mixed and virtual reality, cloud computing, AI and machine learning, alongside design thinking and creative problem-solving.

Taught by leading researchers and industry professionals, you’ll collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to design and build products and services across a wide range of sectors, from aerospace and agri-tech to manufacturing, entertainment and healthcare.

 

Whether you want to develop web apps, program robots or create the next breakthrough in gaming, you’ll gain the knowledge, confidence and experience to turn ideas into reality.

You’ll learn in spacious, purpose-built development studios equipped with high-end Nvidia RTX workstations, an immersive experience development lab, and cutting-edge VR and AR technology including HoloLens 2, Oculus Quest 3, Quest Pro and Valve Index. Our specialist robotics lab features Automata Eva and Epson robotic arms, alongside a SoftBank NAO humanoid robot, giving you access to professional tools used across industry and research.

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Transferable skills

As well as specialist  knowledge and skills, students develop a variety of transferable skills that are desirable to a range of employers. These include: 

  • Leadership skills through project management and collaborative outputs 
  • Identifying, exploring, and solving problems​
  • Defining, collecting, analysing, and visualising data to inform decision making
  • Strong interpersonal skills through critiques, peer reviews, presentations and pitching
  • Exercising creativity in designing experiences for people, in addition to designing the underlying platforms that enable such experiences to exist​
  • Working collaboratively with people in other disciplines to produce products and services across many domains​
  • Advising on how technology can be harnessed to address complex, multidimensional challenges​
  • Entrepreneurial skills in marketing your work and building professional networks 

Career support

Our industry-focused Computing degrees are designed to prepare you for professional practice from day one. You’ll develop original software, games and digital experiences while working in multi-skilled teams on projects with real commercial potential, using workflows that reflect current industry practice. Many of our courses also offer the opportunity to undertake self-directed national or international work placements.

You’ll collaborate with students from disciplines such as Fashion, Film, Games, Theatre Arts and Heritage through initiatives including the Centre for Blended Realities, mirroring how the creative industries operate in the real world.

Through hackathons, industry briefs, creative residencies, guest lectures and showcase events, you’ll test your ideas in live contexts, connect with professionals and build a distinctive portfolio. Recent projects have included assistive technologies for people with spinal injuries and animatronic theatre props for the Hall for Cornwall.

When you study at Falmouth, you have access to our dedicated Employability Service. Students can sign up for weekly career workshops and events, take practice interviews and get support on CV writing or even going freelance. 

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Our Computing courses

Artificial Intelligence BSc

Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons)

Artificial intelligence is transforming every corner of our world: from cars that drive themselves t...

Artificial Intelligence BSc(Hons)
Computer Science
Computer Science

Computer Science BSc(Hons)

New immersive realities, data-rich interactions, automations and ever-more ubiquitous systems are sh...

Computer Science BSc(Hons)
Computing for Games
Computing for Games

Computing for Games BSc(Hons)

Learn how to shape the games of the future by studying game development through the lens of computer...

Computing for Games BSc(Hons)
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Creative Computing BSc(Hons)/BA(Hons)

Work across creative disciplines to explore creative coding, interactive systems, digital storytelli...

Creative Computing BSc(Hons)/BA(Hons)
Robotics
Robotics

Robotics BSc(Hons)

Explore the world of artificial intelligence and create interactive robots that respond to the chall...

Robotics BSc(Hons)
Software Engineering
Software Engineering

Software Engineering BSc(Hons)

Use your talents for creative problem solving and lateral thinking to excel on this BSc Software Eng...

Software Engineering BSc(Hons)
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IFY Students

Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)

Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on a...

Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)

Get in touch

Any questions? 

If you have any questions about undergraduate study at Falmouth, get in touch with our Future Studies team.  

T: +44(0) 1326 254350 
E: futurestudies@falmouth.ac.uk 

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