Computer Science with Year in Industry

Computer science is the discipline that underpins virtually every aspect of modern life, from the software running on your phone to the algorithms shaping decisions in healthcare, finance and government. It studies computational systems: how they are designed, how algorithms work, how data is structured and processed, how software is built and how computers communicate with one another. It is a field of both deep theory and immediate practical application, and the demand for people who understand it well continues to outstrip supply.

At York St John University, this four-year full-time programme includes a year in industry, which distinguishes it from a standard three-year degree. The year in industry gives you sustained professional experience working in a technology organisation before you complete your final year, developing real-world skills and professional connections that many employers value as highly as the academic qualification itself. You will graduate with a degree and industry experience in a field where practical competence is central to what employers need.

You will study programming, algorithms and data structures, software engineering, databases, networks, computer systems, artificial intelligence and the mathematical foundations of computing. The programme develops both technical skill and the creative and analytical thinking required to design effective computational solutions to complex problems. York St John's approach integrates technical rigour with an awareness of how computing shapes society.

Graduates go into careers in software development, data engineering, systems architecture, cyber security, artificial intelligence, web development, user experience, technology consulting and computing research. Computer science is one of the degrees with the most consistently strong employment outcomes. Postgraduate study in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science or related fields is an option for those who want to specialise further.