University courses
University courses
Search degrees, check A-level, IB Diploma or AP subjects, or follow a pathway from school subjects to a career. None of these tools is an offer of a place.
Explore a pathway
Move between school subjects, a degree and possible work. A link is not an offer and not proof that a degree is enough for a regulated job.
Choose a branch, then a course.
Selected courseComputer science
GCSE and IGCSE preparation
- English and mathematics
Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.
A-level subjects
Nothing to show for this stage yet.
University courses
- Computer science
Mathematics is often required or strongly preferred. Computing A level is useful but rarely compulsory, because many schools do not offer it.
- Physics
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Electrical and electronic engineering
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Cybersecurity
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
Possible careers
- Software developer
Common route. A usual degree route. Portfolios and apprenticeships also exist.
- Web developer
Common route. Possible. Many web developers train through other computing routes or experience.
- Computer games developer
Common route. Closer if the course includes graphics and real-time programming. A games degree is an alternative.
- Database administrator
Alternative route. Databases may be one module. The job also uses vendor qualifications and experience.
- Network engineer
Alternative route. Networking is not the centre of every computer science degree.
- Cyber intelligence officer
Alternative route. A computing degree can help. Security clearance and specialist training are separate.
This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.