Where will a degree from the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment take you?

Graduates from the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment can build careers across tech startups, global engineering consultancies, construction firms, financial institutions, public services, and digital agencies.

The example job roles listed below represent the diverse journeys of our alumni. Rather than training you for just one narrow path, your degree provides a flexible, future-proof set of technical, analytical, and project management skills. The practical experiences you gain at university in our industry-standard labs and creative studios will open doors to exciting opportunities across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors.

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Careers in software, data and Artificial Intelligence

• Graduate Software Engineer: Writes, tests, and maintains code for applications or websites, collaborating with senior developers to solve user problems and roll out updates
• Data Analyst: Gathers and interprets complex data sets to help companies spot market trends, track performance, and make smarter business decisions
• AI Implementation Assistant: Helps businesses integrate smart automation tools and AI prompts into their daily workflows to boost efficiency
• Front-End Developer: Focuses on the visual and interactive elements of a website or app, ensuring it looks great and functions smoothly for the user
• Business Intelligence (BI) Trainee: Converts raw company data into clear dashboards and visual reports, helping management teams see exactly how the business is performing
• Application Support Analyst: Troubleshoots and resolves technical glitches for users encountering issues with a company's software or digital platforms
• QA (Quality Assurance) Tester: Methodically tests new software and video games to find bugs, glitches, and breaks before the product is launched to the public.

Careers in cyber security, networks and IT infrastructure

• Junior Cyber Security Analyst: Monitors network traffic for suspicious activity, assists with security audits, and helps protect company data from cyber threats
• Network Engineer (Graduate): Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots the physical and digital network infrastructure that keeps a company’s communication systems running
• IT Consultant: Works with clients to understand their business challenges and advises them on which hardware, software, or cloud solutions best fit their needs
• Cloud Support Associate: Assists in managing data storage and digital services hosted on cloud networks like AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure
• Information Security Officer: Helps draft and enforce company policies regarding data privacy, ensuring the business complies with local and international security laws
• Systems Administrator: Manages the daily health of a company’s internal IT setup, from setting up employee laptops to updating server software.

Careers in engineering and the built environment

• Graduate Civil Engineer: Assists in designing and supervising construction projects like bridges, roads, and flood defences, ensuring they are safe and structurally sound
• Architectural Assistant (Part 1): Works under licensed architects to produce detailed 2D drawings, 3D digital models, and planning applications for new building designs
• Architectural Technologist (Graduate): Turns architectural concepts into realistic, buildable, and sustainable structures, ensuring designs comply with strict building regulations and environmental standards
• Graduate Structural Engineer: Calculates the strength and stability of building materials (concrete, steel, timber) to ensure structures can withstand real-world forces
• Environmental Engineer (Trainee): Evaluates the environmental impact of engineering projects, designing systems for clean water, waste management, and renewable energy
• CAD/BIM Technician: Uses specialised software (like Revit or AutoCAD) to create digital blueprints and 3D building models used by construction crews on-site
• Quantity Surveyor: Oversees construction projects, managing risks, controlling costs and making sure work is completed on time.

Careers in tech, business and the public sector

• Technology Sales Executive: Sells specialised software, cloud storage, or tech hardware to corporate clients, matching technical features to their business needs
• Civil Service Fast Stream (Digital & Technology): A structured government program leading high-profile digital projects that improve public services and national infrastructure
• Patent Analyst (Trainee): Uses technical and engineering knowledge to research new inventions and determine if they are unique enough to be legally patented
• Technical Bid Writer: Collaborates with engineering and IT teams to draft highly detailed, persuasive proposals to win major corporate or government contracts
• Digital Product Executive: Improves the way digital products—like banking apps or retail websites—are planned, designed, and launched
• Tech Support Team Leader: Manages a customer service helpdesk, coordinating technical staff to resolve complex digital issues for clients.