Computer Science with a Year in Industry

About this course

Computer science is the discipline that underpins the digital world. It encompasses the theory of computation, the design of algorithms and data structures, the engineering of software systems, and the study of how computers interact with people and with each other. It is at once a rigorously mathematical field and an intensely practical one, and the graduates it produces are among the most sought after in any sector of the economy. At Cardiff this five-year full-time programme includes a year in industry, giving you a substantial period of professional experience working in computing before you complete your degree. The academic content covers the full breadth of the discipline, from programming and software engineering to computer architecture, networks, databases, and the theoretical foundations of computation. You will develop an awareness of ethics, security, and sustainability in

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 69% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 59% of graduatescards →
• 65 / 100Web and Multimedia Design Professionals · 2% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 3% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 3% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 2% of graduatescards →

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