What careers in Computing can you follow after a Generalist Computer Science MSc?
There is a huge range of options available. For example, Application Software Development, IT Service provision, and Systems Development. Although there are many large multinational employers of Computing and Computer Science Degree graduates, there are also many small companies – which means you have the opportunity to start your own business. Many graduates start their career in Software Development – usually Programming, but also systems analysis, testing, design or project management. Most software companies specialize in particular areas – for example, Business, Finance, Law, Media, and Engineering. This is where a first degree in some other subject can be very useful in your career. For example, suppose you have a first degree in Electronics or Aeronautical Engineering: you would be ideally suited to a degree in, say, Avionics software: and an Electronics first degree with a Computing or Computer Science MSc could also lead into Networking and Communications. A first degree in Ec
