The BSc Computer Science course will provide you with a solid foundation for designing the next generation of computational systems, as well as enabling you to analyse and resolve issues with today’s software programs. You will be taught by academics at the forefront of their field and have opportunities to attend lectures from industry experts. We will provide you with the balance of knowledge and skills you need to design, implement and troubleshoot software and complex systems to a professional standard. You will be provided with opportunities to apply theory to real-world scenarios and may – like many of our students – choose to take a Professional Training placement year, giving you invaluable industry experience. Computing skills are the foundation of numerous professional careers in many dynamic sectors, such as technology, business, finance, health and the games industry. Our programmes are designed to prepare you to work at the cutting edge of computing and its applications, and our graduates can take many routes into rewarding careers. Our students are highly regarded in many areas of business and industry. Information technology, the focus of one of our degrees, combines business and computation skills that are particularly in demand across the world. Employers are increasingly seeking people with a broad range of skills that encompass management and leadership, as well as technical ability. Our programmes produce graduates with this well-rounded skill set of strong academic knowledge and professional training. Our BSc Computer Science graduates will be highly sought after for a wide range of roles, including within the software, consumer electronics, telecommunications and security industries. Our combination of technology, industrial relevance and professional training means that our graduates are among the most employable of any university. Former Surrey students are now involved in all areas, from software development and building simulation systems to devising IT strategies and managing organisations. Recent graduates have entered employment in roles such as: Software Engineer, Xceptor; Computer Programmer, Stanhope-Seta; Technology Associate, Morgan Stanley; Forensic Data Analyst, PwC; Technical Architecture Consultant, Accenture UK Ltd; Analyst Programmer, Avco Systems Ltd and Software Developer, ID Business Solution.