You'll learn to understand the theoretical principles underlying a problem, and how to engineer a solution. You'll also become familiar with the practical issues involved in developing reliable, effective software systems in business or industry. In the third year, half of your time is spent on a substantial individual project, giving you scope for creative and intellectual input. As well as learning to program and think analytically, you'll be encouraged to work in teams and develop your communication skills.

Data collected by our Careers Office found that 96 per cent of our 2009-10 graduates who declared themselves available for work, were in employment or further study six to nine months after graduation. Ninety-five per cent of these were in graduate jobs. The mean salary for our 09-10 graduates six to nine months after graduation was £24,600. Recent graduates have gone on to work for: Accenture, App Business, Aware Monitoring, BJSS, Building Blocks, CORE Data Systems, CSE Healthcare Systems, Curtus Technology, epiGenesys, Fidessa, Games Workshop, GNT Information Systems, Google, Greenhead College, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Jigsaw, Lightwork Design, MBDA, MCubes Software, Microsoft, Oribis Technology, Procter & Gamble, Thin Martian, Xbite, Yoomee, Zedcore Systems and Zoo Digital.