The UCL Advantage
Graduates from UCL are keenly sought by the worlds leading organisations. Recent UCL Computer Science graduates are particularly valued as a result of the Departments strong international reputation, strong links with industry, and ideal location close to the City of London.
First Destinations
Graduates from the Computer Science Degree programmes typically go to one of three types of further career, although some pursue more exotic paths for example in music or the media.
- Software Houses of User Companies such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard and Logica
- Consulting/Financial related jobs, in companies such as KPMG, Accenture, Reuters, Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan Chase and UBS.
- Higher Degrees and Research - For example, MSc, MRes or PhD
How we help our students
At UCL-CS students are viewed as an important and integral part of the Department. This extends far beyond the few years of study at UCL-CS, and the Department takes pride in helping its graduates throughout their careers.
For example:
- We help place students with key companies for summer internships and projects
- We provide a conduit for companies to advertise careers opportunities to students
- We encourage and help key companies in providing careers-related presentations to students
- We provide advice on careers selection
- We provide references for our graduates
- We continue to provide support and advice for recent graduates and older alumni
- UCL-CS alumni can keep in touch with their classmates and get help with their professional development. See our Alumni pages for more information.
- We are especially keen to help UCL-CS alumni who have risen to a level where they are seeking graduates for their own organisations.
- Our Students also have access to UCL and University of London Careers Advice Services
The department also has a dedicated Careers Tutor who provides advice to students and acts as a key facilitator for organisations who wish to attract the best CS graduates.
Testimonials
Soon Hui Yee - BSc Computer Science
"As one of the top universities in the world, UCL was naturally my one and only choice. With the broad spectrum of subjects they have on offer, I knew that I would not only be learning subjects related to my degree, but also be allowed the opportunity to study other subjects such as philosophy, history and psychology as part of my optional courses.
Classes in the Malet Place Engineering Building are equipped with the latest teaching equipment, and the laboratories are filled with ample learning resources – there’s nothing more you could ask for, really. The same goes for the library; it has friendly staff, an easy-to-use self-service borrowing machine, a big computer cluster room and loads of books and references. Definitely first-class"
Raunak Gupta - MEng Computer Science
"From an early age, I enjoyed problem solving. I wanted to do something which utilised this skill, and Computer Science seemed like the perfect choice. What I really like about the programme is that each course is accompanied by lab sessions and problem classes, which helps clarify the material covered during lectures. The programme itself is quite flexible and opens up a lot of opportunities."
Aigul Abaganova - BSc Computer Science
"UCL is one of the world’s leading universities and is located in London allowing me to enjoy capital life. I like new technologies and tools and enjoy improving the processes and creating software that people find useful. That’s why I chose the computer science programme at UCL. I like that we study what we need and that this includes a lot of practical tasks and workshops. Once I graduate, I’d love to become a professional in this area."
Tim Bennett - MEng Computer Science
"I’ve always been good with technology and have the right mind-set for programming, so it was an easy choice for me really. I like the Computer Science BSc because it is challenging but also very rewarding to see your programs coming together. Also, it is a nice relaxed department with excellent facilities, and the extra help available and opportunities to get involved with the department are really good."
Higher Degrees
Many students wish to further specialise after graduating and decide to pursue an Advanced MSc, MRes or PhD course in a specific area of Computer Science.
Due to our many research groups we are able to offer Higher Degrees in several cutting-edge fields:
Department of Computer Science, UCL (University College London)
Malet Place, London WC1E 6BT, UK
Phone: 020 7679 7214 (+44 20 7679 7214)
Fax: 020 7387 1397 (+44 20 7387 1397)
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