Computer science degrees form an excellent basis for a wide range of careers in IT. But what does computer science actually mean and what will your degree cover? Computer science is the study of computing systems, methods, and theories. Computer science professionals study programs in detail - their capabilities, limits, structures, and interaction with user interfaces. As such, computer science forms the basis of study for a far wider range of jobs and degrees. Graduates with computer science degrees can expect to have an in-depth understanding of hardware, design methodology, analysis, verification, algorithms, and tools. There is a lot of crossover in this area and you can choose to undertake computer science degrees in conjunction with related disciplines such as electronic and software engineering.

Computer science degrees offer you the raw materials to enter a number of "hot" areas in IT, including the following: Data management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Networking and network strategy, Information security, Applications development, Web services and systems integration, Messaging. Computer science degrees may not seem quite as glamorous as other areas of IT and may not suit everyone. However the skills learned in computer science go beyond trends to underpin the future of IT. Computer science degrees offer the graduate a safe platform for future learning, career progression, and the potential for an excellent salary.