Computing and Information Technology

Computing and information technology is a broad and practically focused discipline that prepares you for the wide range of roles in which computing professionals work, from software development and systems administration to business analysis, project management, and digital infrastructure. Where computer science tends to focus on the theoretical foundations of computation, computing and IT degrees place greater emphasis on the application of those foundations in real organisational and technical settings, developing both technical competence and the managerial and communicative skills that computing professionals need to work effectively with colleagues and clients.

At Birmingham City University, this three-year full-time programme is multidisciplinary by design, equipping you with both the technical and managerial skills needed for a successful IT career. Industry connections are built into the programme: BCU is an academy partner of leading industry names including Microsoft, Cisco, and the Linux Professional Institute, giving students access to additional industry certifications alongside their degree. The sandwich placement year gives you professional experience in a real computing environment before you graduate, and you will use industry-standard equipment and labs throughout your studies.

The curriculum is developed with industry partners to keep it current and relevant.

You will develop programming skills, an understanding of networks, databases, cybersecurity, systems analysis, and project management, alongside the professional and communicative capabilities that employers in the sector require.

Graduates from computing and IT programmes enter careers as software developers, systems analysts, IT project managers, network engineers, database administrators, cybersecurity analysts, and technology consultants across a wide range of sectors. The placement year frequently leads to job offers. Professional certifications gained during the degree add further value in the marketplace.

Postgraduate study in a specialist area of computing is also an option for those seeking deeper expertise.