Your career prospects

Computer science skills are essential to nearly every modern business the world over, making MSc Computer Science graduates highly coveted by major employers.

Our online computer science courses help you develop the knowledge and transferable skills for careers in IT consultancy, software development, banking and education. Alternatively, computer science opens up opportunities for further study at PhD or EngD level.

'Studying a degree online gives me the freedom to continue working full-time while I study. I don’t have to sacrifice my current job to improve my future prospects and I find that my colleagues are often interested in what I’m learning too.’
— Jess Crees, Computer Science online MSc

What our graduates do next

After studying our master’s in computer science, potential graduate opportunities include:

  • games developer
  • information systems manager
  • IT consultant
  • multimedia programmer
  • network engineer
  • systems developer

Where our graduates go on to work

Recent graduates from the Department of Computer Science have gone on to work for companies such as:

  • Imagination Technologies
  • Electronic Arts
  • BAE Systems
  • KPMG
  • Web Usability Partnership
  • Nokia

GAIN THE RIGHT SKILLS

Thanks to our relationship with the Institute of Coding, the University of Bath is privileged to receive regular contributions from prospective employers. The Institute of Coding is an initiative made up of a consortium of universities and corporations dedicated to plugging the digital skills gap. This connection provides valuable insight into the skillset sought by today’s employers in the computing world. This means you’ll gain the skills that are most in demand.

With computer science forming an essential part of a number of key industries, our MSc graduates are highly sought after by employers. Our emphasis on exploring the fundamental principles of computer science - and its application in real-life settings - will prepare you for each new challenge and you will gain the knowledge and transferable skills for a career in a range of industries.

Professor Michael Wright

Course Director