Computer science is a professional subject concerned with the study of everything to do with computers and our relationship with them. The field began with the pioneering theoretical discoveries on logic and calculation in the nineteenth century and continued with the development of early computers in the middle of the last century right up to the present day, where computers have become an integral part of daily life.

Graduates from this programme are highly sought after and can expect to find employment anywhere in the world. Each year leading employers in the sector attend a special recruitment fair held at the School of Computer Science and Statistics which affords students an opportunity to chat informally regarding their career opportunities. Graduates find employment in almost any sector from communications and entertainment to manufacturing and transportation, government, healthcare, education and many more. Positions can be found within: design, testing, manufacturing, support and implementation, information systems, research and development, operations and management. Many graduates hold senior positions such as CTO and CIO. Others pursue careers in research to PhD and beyond. The School is proud of the entrepreneurial and academic success of its graduates.