The BSc Computing and Information Technology course will provide you with a unique combination of computing, business and technical knowledge, enabling you to work as a business analyst or consultant within one of the world’s most exciting industries. You’ll benefit from teaching by academics at the forefront of their field and lectures from industry experts. Through a lively mix of teaching methods you will learn about business finance and information security management, software engineering, programming and new developments in computing – particularly emerging web and cloud technologies. Our Department has an excellent network of contacts within industry to ensure a smooth transition from University into the real world. You may choose to take a Professional Training placement, where you can gain invaluable real-world experience and a head start when you enter the job market. 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. 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 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. Computer science, information technology and software development graduates will be highly sought after for a wide range of roles, including within the software, consumer electronics, telecommunications and security industries. 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; Software Engineer, Thales UK and Analyst Programmer, Avco Systems.