Computing
What is Computing?
The development of computers, and particularly their use in our homes and workplaces, has created one of the most significant changes to how we live our daily lives.
From desktops to laptops to PDAs to mobile phones to satellite TV to iPods, XBox and Wii, computing is everywhere, all around us, and in every part of our work and play. The systems, software and hardware all have to be developed by people with the knowledge and skills to design, develop and deliver technology which can be used to enhance our lives.
Why Sunderland for Computing?
- Excellent work placements
- Strong links with Sunderland Software City initiative
- MSDN academic alliance members - cost free access for students to Microsoft software and more
On a computing programme at Sunderland, you will develop specialist ICT skills and a deep theoretical understanding of computing subjects. You also acquire more widely applicable skills such as research abilities, creativity and the capacity to communicate well-reasoned arguments both orally and in writing.
Add to these interpersonal skills such as team working and problem solving and you can see why you will be primed to make a practical contribution to industry and commerce.
Employability is a key aim of the department and after graduation you will be qualified to go on to a well-paid job in a variety of professions. These include opportunities in web and multimedia development, programming, systems analysis, software engineering, networking, management consultancy, computer forensics and teaching.
We encourage our graduates to be innovative and we try to empower them into business creation through our strong links with regional developments such as the Sunderland Software City initiative which plans to make Sunderland a centre of excellence in computing.
Computing graduate stories
Andrew Short graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Computing and a MSc IT Project Management.
Andrew's work placement was at CERN in Switzerland, home to the Large Hadron Collider. He now works there full-time as a Software Engineer.
