Computing

Whether you want to fight cyber-attacks, be at the forefront of artificial intelligence or build the cloud networks of the future, your journey starts here.

With our hands-on learning, extensive industry connections and placement opportunities, you’ll become highly employable.

You’ll be doing things for real, from creating your own simulated companies to testing out scenarios on our private, isolated network. You can also gain certificates from Amazon Web Services and Cisco.

Choose from our range of courses, including Computer Science, Cloud and Network Computing, and Cyber security. 

Why choose us?

Our campus

Our London campus is a powerhouse of digital disciplines where we empower our students to achieve their goals and help them develop distinctive profiles in the competitive employment market. 

Our campus boasts a wide range of cutting-edge facilities to cater to your studies, including:

Data Junction

Housing our Computer Science and Cyber Security programmes, this mega laboratory is truly ‘plugged in'. Read more

This is one of our new units and is designed to accelerate our commitment to digitally-focused academic areas. Housing our Computer Science and Cyber Security programmes, this mega laboratory is truly ‘plugged in’. In addition to advanced wireless casting and presenting facilities, new teaching and learning technology will allow for synchronous delivery of different classes and activities and encourage working across subject areas so that students benefit from peer-to-peer working, as reflected in industry. We also have a dedicated cyber and networking laboratory as well as additional meeting spaces.

Digital Loft

A cross between a digital and natural environment, the Digital Loft brings the outside in with new and dynamic teaching spaces, state-of-the-art facilities and workstations, and a Reload retro gaming café with innovative touch-screen tables. Read more

Teaching and collaboration zones for all subject areas, a dedicated presentation space, a downtime reflection quiet area known as ‘Recharge’ and a faith room. This area of campus also houses the academic staff and student support teams, as well as a number of bookable meeting spaces for all. Fully integrated virtual conferencing is embedded throughout, and there are private pods for all to use for work or online meetings.

Knowledge Exchange 1 & 2

One of the main teaching spaces within the Digital Loft, Knowledge 1 and 2 has banks of dual screen monitors running industry-standard graphics cards.

The Den

The perfect space to chill out with comfy sofas and booths and food prep spaces if you want to bring your food from home. Read more

The Den includes:

• Lockers to store your personal items
• Comfy booths to sit, chat and eat in
• Electrical sockets to plug in your devices
• Wireless pads that charge the latest smartphones
• A prep area for food and drinks
• Fridges to keep snacks in
• Low, soft seating for kicking band and unwinding

Teaching and learning

Our learning community is highly engaged, and our students organise numerous stimulating groups and societies. Our campus is inclusive, welcoming, and lively, a place where you will forge friendships and professional networks that will last a lifetime.

Our open collaboration spaces are designed to support peer-assisted learning and exemplify our commitment to collective success. They offer a supportive environment where every voice is heard and where creative energy can flourish. Our open collaboration spaces are the catalysts for ideas that leap from blueprint to reality.

Your career

The breadth of skills you will learn are in demand and our graduates go into fantastic careers. Our computing students have the opportunity to earn widely respected IBM badges, Microsoft certifications, and specialised accreditations in XRY, Encase, and OFFSEC. These qualifications set our students apart in the competitive tech landscape and give them a significant advantage in the job market. To discover where a career in computing can take you, check out the careers section on the course pages.

All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.

Our industry champions

We work hand-in-hand with leading professionals from the computing sector. This ensures our courses remain up-to-date, meet employers’ needs and adapt as the world evolves.

Our industry contacts also include a huge network of University of Staffordshire graduates who have gone on to successful careers. With all these connections, you’ll be well placed for your future career.

Meet some of our champions

John McNamara

IBM Master Inventor, IBM

John is an IBM Master Inventor, Honorary Professor, Research Fellow, Impact Fellow and currently leads IBM UK University Programs.

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Andrew Roughan

CEO, Plexal

Andrew is an experienced senior leader across technology, telecoms and innovation businesses. A driven, mission-oriented CEO who cares deeply about causing progress through technology to citizens, industry and government.

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Bhavin Bhagalia

Account Director, LinkedIn

Bhavin is an Account Director for Higher Education at LinkedIn, with a particular focus in leveraging his 16+ years of experience in the education sector to help universities and colleges achieve their strategic goals and grow their online presence.

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Ian Gardner

UK Client Technical Leader and Industry 4.0 Architect, IBM

Ian works with organisations to create advanced factories, improving efficiency, uptime, data insights, and waste reduction in plant management.

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Jamie Farnell-Smith

Executive Chairman, Google Workspace for Education and Technology Integration

Jamie is a tech entrepreneur, who owns a portfolio of global cloud-based tech firms. He's the Executive Chairman of a prominent Google Workspace for Education and Tech Integration Partner, catering to 3000+ clients across 30+ countries.

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Christopher Hill

Account Executive, MSAB

Chris is a Account Executive at MSAB with over 6+ years' expertise in digital forensics. Passionate about showcasing innovative solutions, he aids clients in surpassing challenges.

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