Computers and computer software are now as commonplace in the areas of education and recreation as they are in science, engineering and business. Most fields and professions rely on computers to assist in problem-solving and the efficient processing of information. Computers themselves are now relatively inexpensive, the hardware is mass-produced. It is the program, the instructions that control the computer, that transforms a piece of hardware into an indispensable tool. No other discipline has grown so fast in such a short time, and none has better prospects for its graduates in a world that does not cease to find new uses for information technology. Computer science offers a unique combination: scientific and interdisciplinary study; the growth prospects of a multi-billion dollar industry; and the ability for individuals to make a difference.

Many of our graduates now work as systems analysts, operations managers, database administrators, systems programmers or programmers in a wide range of companies and organisations. Furthermore the breadth of the Computer Science programmes provide a solid foundation for students wishing to follow other career paths, be they employment or graduate study in other technical or professional fields.