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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 Searching Find opportunities on our vacancy portal Search and apply for FAS placements on InPlace

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

CV and application advice Online learning pathway – Making applications Review your CV online using CareerSet

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

Interview advice Online learning pathway – interviews and assessments

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

Practice online tests at Graduates First Practice interviews at Shortlist Me Book 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 advice Complete 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.

  • GCHQ’s Cyber Insights Summer School 2025 – Employment 4 Students
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 14/10/2024Location: England – North West.Cyber Insights Summer School Lancashire £300 per week – plus paid accommodation   Cyber Insights Summer School (CISS) will be classroom-based training in Lancashire. This is a 10-week ‘in person’ programme taking place from 30th June to 5th September 2025.   A summer that’ll turn […]
  • AI Consultant (KTP Associate) – Manchester Metropolitan University
    Salary Range: £40,000+Closing Date: 06/10/2024Location: England – North West.The role:  An exciting opportunity has become available for a recent graduate to work full time on a 28-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to refine, validate and operationalise an AI Assistant underpinned by a Large Language Model (LLM). This will involve undertaking work to embed the […]
  • Application Developer – Housing – Fixed term 2 years – West Lancashire Borough Council
    Salary Range: £40,000+Closing Date: 19/09/2024Location: England – North West.Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge?  The Business Transformation and Change Team are pleased to announce the creation of a new and exciting Application developer role. This role is key to the successful delivery of the Our Futures Housing Regulatory Transformation Programme, […]
  • Teacher of Digital – Runshaw College
    Salary Range: £30,000 to £34,999Closing Date: 13/09/2024Location: England – North West. TEACHER OF DIGITAL (2 POSTS) – REF 2406102R Up to £47,131 p.a. Minimum starting salary is £30,240p.a. In addition, Runshaw College will contribute up to £13,517 p.a. in employer pension contributions. Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the […]
  • AI Policy and Assurance Research Officer (KTP Associate) – Manchester Metropolitan University
    Salary Range: £30,000 to £34,999Closing Date: 18/09/2024Location: England – North West.The role:  An exciting opportunity has become available for a recent graduate to work full time on an 18-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to design, develop, test, and help to embed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assessment Tool that will allow users who do not […]
  • Technical Graduate Trainee – The Graduate Recruitment
    Salary Range: £20,000 to £24,999Closing Date: 27/09/2024Location: England – East Midlands.Our client is an award-winning world leader in reading and writing tools, assistive technology, and curriculum software. Its software is used by learners of all ages and abilities, including those with dyslexia, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and other special needs.   This company […]

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