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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

You could begin by researching a career directly related to your degree such as software engineer, web developer, cyber security analyst or network engineer. However, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline?

Roles and careers with a degree in computer science

Find out more at Prospects.ac.uk

What can I do with an IT degree? Job roles and careers

Find out more at Targetjobs.co.uk

Explore the career paths of other EHU computer science graduates

Be inspired and build your network

Need help deciding?

View our career discovery tools to begin your career planning journey and plan for your future. 

Develop – Developing skills and experience

If you already have some career ideas, the next step will be to develop your skills and gain some experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You may want to consider part-time work, a work placement or volunteering to increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try-out career paths to see what you enjoy and if it’s a good fit for you.

What skills do I need?

Find out more about our graduate attributes and the skills graduate employers look for

How can I develop my skills?

Ways you can develop your skills and enhance your employability offer to future employers

How can I gain experience?

Information about placements, volunteering and work-based learning

Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at an earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.

Complete this short online learning pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal or placements on InPlace.

Online learning pathway – Job SearchingBrowse Opportunities on the Careers Portal

Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.

CV and application adviceOnline learning pathway – Making applicationsReview your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led learning pathway.

Interview adviceOnline learning pathway – interviews and assessments

Practice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.

Practice online tests at Graduates FirstPractice interviews at Shortlist MeBook a mock interview

How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Our top tips and adviceComplete our online learning pathway – Postgraduate study

Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to Computer Sciences students. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

  • Infrastructure Engineer – Office for National Statistics
    Salary Range: £40,000+Closing Date: 29/07/2025Location: England – Greater London.,England – North West.,England – South East.,Wales.We’re looking for someone to join our DAP (Data Access Platform) team as an Infrastructure Engineer, working within our Corporate IT & Services division. You’ll be supporting a brand-new Cloudera big data platform, and we’ll be looking to you […]
  • Sales Development Representative – Hanson Wade
    Salary Range: £25,000 to £29,999Closing Date: 31/08/2025Location: England – Greater London. The Team The Beacon Sales team is responsible for selling subscriptions to our market leading SaaS platform into the biopharmaceutical market. We believe that niche, tailored product offerings that respond to the specific needs of scientific communities provide us with a clear […]
  • Technical Business Analyst – Graduate – UK, Sheffield – HSBC
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 10/08/2025Location: England – Yorkshire and the Humber. About the business area Our technology teams sit within our Group Chief Information Office (GCIO), building the digital platforms, systems, and products our customers and colleagues use every day, keeping assets and data secure, and delivering exceptional digital experiences. Who you are […]
  • Engineering – Graduate – UK, Sheffield – HSBC
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 10/09/2025Location: England – Yorkshire and the Humber. About the business area Our technology teams sit within our Group Chief Information Office (GCIO), building the digital platforms, systems, and products our customers and colleagues use every day, keeping assets and data secure, and delivering exceptional digital experiences. Who you are […]
  • Data – Graduate – UK, Sheffield – HSBC
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 30/07/2025Location: England – Yorkshire and the Humber. About the business area Our Group Chief Information Office (GCIO) builds the digital platforms, systems, and products our customers use every day. Within GCIO, our Data teams protect, deliver, and enhance the value of data and information assets, turning vast data into […]
  • Data Consultant – Kubrick Group
    Salary Range: £30,000 to £34,999Closing Date: 31/08/2025Location: UK Nationwide.Data Consultant Hybrid training from London office Multiple start dates throughout the year £32,250 post-training, increasing to £45,000 within 2 years Join and receive:  A salaried 15-week training programme delivered by industry experts in a hybrid setting from our London officeReal-world projects with leading UK […]
  • Graduate Data Scientist/Engineer – Protector Insurance
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 31/07/2025Location: England – North West.Protector Insurance is one of the fastest growing insurers in the UK. Headquartered in Norway, they expanded into the UK in 2015 and have grown rapidly over the past seven years. As their UK operations have scaled, the systems supporting data processing, storage and analysis […]
  • Information Security Graduate 2025 – Addleshaw Goddard
    Salary Range: £25,000 to £29,999Closing Date: 04/08/2025Location: England – North West. INFORMATION SECURITY GRADUATE There are many alternative career pathways within a major international law firm like Addleshaw Goddard. You don't need to be a lawyer to be a leader in this supportive and inclusive professional environment. Just be yourself. And start by […]
  • Support Engineer – Sparta Global
    Salary Range: £25,000 to £29,999Closing Date: 04/08/2025Location: England – Greater London.,England – North West. Sparta Global is looking for passionate and committed individuals who want to kickstart a career in technology! You must be willing to complete full-time training and will then be assigned to work in a junior role with one of […]
  • Graduate Power Commercial Analyst – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Salary Range: £30,000 to £34,999Closing Date: 23/07/2025Location: England – Greater London.VEV specialises in designing and implementing scaled enterprise fleet solutions. Our expertise lies in optimising fleets, charging infrastructure, and operations to maximise the benefits of transitioning to sustainable transportation. With a wealth of experience in delivering comprehensive turnkey charging solutions at scale, we […]
  • Business Solutions Consultant – Sparta Global
    Salary Range: £25,000 to £29,999Closing Date: 31/07/2025Location: England – North West.,England – West Midlands. About Sparta Global Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but progressive careers in the tech industry. You'll work […]
  • Cyber Security Engineer – Sparta Global
    Salary Range: £35,000 to £39,999Closing Date: 29/07/2025Location: England – South West.Sparta Global is looking for passionate and committed individuals who want to kickstart a career in technology! You must be willing to complete full-time training and will then be assigned to work in a role with one of our trusted client partners as […]

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