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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

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

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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.

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies for computer science students – directly from our vacancy portal.

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

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Latest opportunities for Computer Science students

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

  • Quantitative Trading Analyst – DRW
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 31-Jan-2024Location: England – Greater London.As a Quantitative Trading Analyst, you will have an opportunity to combine the disciplines of risk management, research and technology to create optimal trading and investment strategies within the regulatory framework. You will work closely with experienced traders, software engineers and quantitative researchers. You will […]
  • Computational Software Engineer – SLB
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 00:00 30-Sept-2023Location: England – South East.We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that’s been our mission for 100 years. We are […]
  • Quantitative Trading Analyst Intern – DRW
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 31-Jan-2024Location: England – Greater London.Our formula for success is to hire exceptional people, encourage their ideas and reward their results. As a Quantitative Trading Analyst Intern, you will gain exposure to the dynamic worlds of trading and technology in order to learn what it takes to become a successful […]
  • IT Developer Graduate Programme – RWE Supply & Trading
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 11-Dec-2023Location: England – South West.From here, choose a whole world of experience Joining us means choosing over 50 possible six-month rotations for your two-year programme. You’ll be free to explore them all – starting in Swindon in the UK with others potentially in London, Germany (Essen), or Singapore. So, […]
  • IT Graduate Programme – RWE Supply & Trading
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 30-Oct-2023Location: England – South West.From here, choose a whole world of experience Are you looking to kickstart your career at a business where you can really make an impact? Whether we’re delivering power to millions, trading in new areas across the globe or leading the rapid growth of offshore […]
  • Undergraduate Placement – Systems Engineer – AWE
    Salary Range: £20,000 to £24,999Closing Date: 15-Dec-2023Location: England – South East.What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research […]
  • Bupa – Graduate Technology Scheme – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Salary Range: £30,000 to £34,999Closing Date: 31-Dec-2023Location: England – Greater London.,England – North West.Bupa are known as a leading healthcare group, but we’re so much more than that.We have 43 million customers worldwide, with no shareholders, so we can reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and […]
  • Mizuho Banking – Internal Audit Summer Internship – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 00:00 20-Oct-2023Location: England – Greater London.Mizuho is not your typical financial institution.We offer the best of both worlds—the feeling of a boutique work environment within a global organisation. Our steady growth in EMEA gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than […]
  • Integration & Test Engineer – 12 Month Placement – Lockheed Martin UK
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 31-Oct-2023Location: England – South East. This is a 12 month placement – for students who are studying a degree which includes a year in employment. The Integration and Test (I&T) Engineer will be responsible for tasks as assigned by the I&T LeadThe Integration and Test (I&T) Engineer will report to […]
  • Software Engineer – 12 Month Placement – Lockheed Martin UK
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 31-Oct-2023Location: England – South East.This is a 12 month placement for students who are studying a degree which includes a year in employment. This role pertains to positions at our Integrated Systems business in Havant. Positions may involve remote working to varying degrees.The Software Engineer will be responsible for […]
  • Dstl Industrial placements – Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
    Salary Range: £20,000 to £24,999Closing Date: 00:00 09-Oct-2023Location: England – South East.,England – South West. Are you studying a STEM degree? Do you have a curious mind and enjoy solving problems? Looking for the right year-long placement during your degree? Scratch the surface with a year- long placement with Dstl (Defence Science Technology […]
  • Dstl Summer placements – Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
    Salary Range: £20,000 to £24,999Closing Date: 00:00 09-Oct-2023Location: England – South East.,England – South West. Are you studying a STEM degree? Do you have a curious personality? Want to enhance your studies whilst being paid? Begin scratching the surface with a 10-12 week summer placement where you will be embedded within a Science […]
  • Dstl Project Management placements – Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
    Salary Range: £20,000 to £24,999Closing Date: 00:00 08-Oct-2023Location: England – South East.,England – South West. Are you studying a project management, business studies or similar degree? Do you have a curious personality? Looking for the placement during your degree? Scratch the surface with a placement (Industrial Placement for 12 months or a Summer […]
  • IT Engineer Placement – TJX Europe (TK Maxx & Homesense)
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 00:00 09-Oct-2023Location: England – South East.IT Engineer Placement Programme- September 2024 start Do you live and breathe digital innovation? Now more than ever, the success of our business is underpinned by cutting-edge technology.  As a placement student you’ll have an engineering mindset and be excited by the possibilities of exploring new […]
  • IT Analyst Placement – TJX Europe (TK Maxx & Homesense)
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 00:00 09-Oct-2023Location: England – South East.IT Analyst Placement Programme- September 2024 start Do you live and breathe digital innovation? Now more than ever, the success of our business is underpinned by cutting-edge technology.  As a placement student you’ll have an engineering mindset and be excited by the possibilities of exploring new […]
  • Mizuho Banking – International Acquisition Finance Summer Internship – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 00:00 20-Oct-2023Location: England – Greater London.Mizuho is not your typical financial institution.We offer the best of both worlds—the feeling of a boutique work environment within a global organisation. Our steady growth in EMEA gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than […]
  • Mizuho Banking – Human Resources Summer Internship – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 00:00 20-Oct-2023Location: England – Greater London.Mizuho is not your typical financial institution.We offer the best of both worlds—the feeling of a boutique work environment within a global organisation. Our steady growth in EMEA gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than […]
  • Mizuho Banking – Europe Structured Finance Department Summer Internship – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 00:00 20-Oct-2023Location: England – Greater London.Mizuho is not your typical financial institution.We offer the best of both worlds—the feeling of a boutique work environment within a global organisation. Our steady growth in EMEA gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than […]
  • Mizuho Banking – Capital Markets Summer Internship – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 00:00 20-Oct-2023Location: England – Greater London.Mizuho is not your typical financial institution.We offer the best of both worlds—the feeling of a boutique work environment within a global organisation. Our steady growth in EMEA gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than […]
  • Mizuho Banking – Global Markets Summer Internship – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 00:00 20-Oct-2023Location: England – Greater London.Mizuho is not your typical financial institution.We offer the best of both worlds—the feeling of a boutique work environment within a global organisation. Our steady growth in EMEA gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than […]
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