Computer Science with Year in Industry

About this course

Computer science is the discipline that underpins virtually every aspect of modern life, from the software running on your phone to the algorithms shaping decisions in healthcare, finance and government. It studies computational systems: how they are designed, how algorithms work, how data is structured and processed, how software is built and how computers communicate with one another. It is a field of both deep theory and immediate practical application, and the demand for people who understand it well continues to outstrip supply. At York St John University, this four-year full-time programme includes a year in industry, which distinguishes it from a standard three-year degree. The year in industry gives you sustained professional experience working in a technology organisation before you complete your final year, developing real-world skills and professional connections that many em

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 85% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 40% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 32 / 100Artistic, literary and media occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 10% of graduatescards →

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