Technology defines us as humans. We’ve taken our mastery of technology from the prehistoric era of fire making and inventing the wheel to the digital era of quantum computing and deep-space exploration. Yet there is much more to explore.
Technology is growing and evolving at a faster pace than ever. It’s woven into just about everything that surrounds us — the driving force behind businesses, organisations and industries of every kind.
In the digital age, there’s constant demand for new ideas and solutions. It’s why studying technology is such a rich, challenging and rewarding field, with a wide and growing job market.
Whether you want to use technology to design innovative and beautiful products, create smarter IT solutions or write the next generation of AI, plentiful opportunities are open to you at degree level.
What technology degrees to choose
Studying technology at degree level follows branches of study you might be familiar with from high school.
You could pursue a BSc degree or related studies in product or industrial design and technology (similar to D&T at high school), information and communications technology (ICT) or computer science.
However, it’s worth knowing that some specialised technology careers like cyber security or data science might need you to study for a postgraduate degree, such as a Master of Science (MSc) or a PhD.
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Product design & technology
Product design & technology
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A degree in product design (or industrial design) and technology builds your creative design and technical abilities. This could lead to careers in industries as diverse as automotive or aerospace design, civil engineering, interior and spatial design, furniture design, clothing or textile production, film and theatre production design.
Product design & technology
Roles
Some of these roles listed above might need you to take a specialised degree and might also require you to study for a postgraduate degree such as a Master of Science (MSc) or a PhD.
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Information and communications technology (ICT)
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ICT degrees open up many careers in business analytics, data science, coding, managing IT hardware and systems, managing and analysing databases, and developing, applying and maintaining software.
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Some of the above roles might need a specialised ICT-based degree and could require you to study a postgraduate degree, such as a Master of Science (MSc) or a PhD.
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Computer science
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Computer science degrees open up careers across all kinds of industries, including government organisations, banking and finance, aerospace and defence, automotive manufacturers and insurance and healthcare companies.
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Some of these jobs might require you to take a specialised physics-based degree, and many also require you to study a postgraduate degree such as a Master of Science (MSc) or a PhD.
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