Computing is involved in many aspects of modern life and offers various career opportunities. Careers in computing allow one to solve complex problems, make a positive impact, and be creative through developing technological solutions. While expertise in computing assists other fields, computing itself is a diverse field without boundaries. Some example careers mentioned include computer animation, game development, programming, and network administration. Universities offer various computing degree programs that can lead to these opportunities.

1. Computing Careers
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2. A Career in Computing
• Think of how many things you use on a daily basis that involve
digital technology
• It could be ebooks, tablets, phones, washing machines even modern
cars
• Think of how many websites you use which just work so well
• Facebook, Twitter, Google etc
• Think of all our communications we use
• Internet, telephones, TV
• Virtually all of these devices or websites or communications
would have been designed, programmed and implemented by
people with a background in …
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3. Computing
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4. Why go into Computing?
• Computing is part of everything we do today
• Computing enables you to solve complex, challenging problems
• Computing can enable you to make a positive difference in the world
through developing solutions to problems we face today
• Computing offers very many lucrative careers
• Expertise in computing will help you in careers other than computing
• Computing offers opportunities for true creativity and innovation
• Computing has space for both individual effort and working
collaboratively
• Computing is increasingly seen as a part of a well rounded academic
individual
• Computing is a field without boundaries
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Anita Borg
Kimberley Bryant
Famous women in
computing – look them up!
Marissa Mayer
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6. Computing Degree Courses from a
selection of Universities
• Oxford Brookes Computing department
• Example degree: Computer Games and Animation
• Oxford University Computer Science department
• Example degree: Computer Science and Philosophy
• Birmingham University Computer Science
department
• Example degree: Artificial Intelligence and Computer
Science
• University of Bath Computer Science department
• Example degree: Computer Science with Business
• Bournemouth University Computer Animation
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7. Example careers within Computing
• Computer Animation
• Games developer
• Database developer
• Programmer / software engineer
• Network administrator
• Systems engineer
• Forensic computing
• Computer Security
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8. What do I need?
• Universities have a wide variety of entry requirements for
degrees ranging from BBC to AAA but all I have looked at say
that they will offer for lower if you have Computer Science at A
Level
• A general interest in how computers work will always be an
advantage but also an ability to problem solve and enjoy
complex challenges
• For further information I store a number of resources and links
at
• http://www.delicious.com/briansharland/Careers
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