Postgraduate courses in Technology

If you’re looking for a career in the Technology field, you have come to the right place.

Below is all the information you need to begin your research on finding the right postgraduate degree for you.

Let’s start with the basics!

What is technology?

Technology is the sum of techniques, skills, methods and processes used in the production of goods and services and in the accomplishment of objectives, for example, in scientific investigation. 

Courses

There are many postgraduate courses in Technology in the UK which can help open up multiple doors for future careers and employment. Some courses can be studied either full time or part time. Examples of areas you can study are:

Information Technology 

Courses in IT will teach students about the information systems development, modern management and professionalism in IT. You will develop your knowledge and skills in the area while reaching an advanced level of understanding of computers, computing, software development and how to design and implement software systems. 

Software Engineering

Aimed at computer science graduates and professional programmers, courses in software engineering will help students to develop skills in analyzing requirements, designing appropriate software solutions. Designing and creating complex software systems to solve world problems, design methods and programming languages and evaluating and using advanced software engineering environments are all key focuses. 

Games Development

Upon taking a games development course, students will gain skills needed in this field. Digital studio practice, game design and 3D game programming are all often core subjects of these courses. 

Examples of other courses available are: Network and Information Security, Data Science, Big Data Technologies, Cyber Security, Web Design and Development and Computing for the Financial Services, to name a few. 

Entry requirements

Entry requirements can change from course to course. In most cases, universities will require a second class honours degree in Technology or related fields. Some candidates may be considered on an individual basis if they have a considerable amount of experience. 

Specific entry requirements of certain courses can be found online on university websites or on course overviews.

Job options 

There are a large number of jobs within the Technology industry. Some job options with a degree in Technology are:

• IT Manager
• Software Developer
• Computer systems analysis
• Web Developer
• Database Administrator
• Information security analyst
• Computer systems administrator 
• Computer forensics
• Hardware engineering
• IT consultant

Potential employers

Employers of technology graduates can be found in abundance. There are also a number of job opportunities with companies across the UK who offer IT and Technology graduate schemes. Examples of these companies are:

• British Airways
• EY
• PwC
• Tesco

Other jobs can be found from large companies to smaller companies and with a Technology postgraduate degree, you are opening many doors for potential employment. 

Salary Expectation

As there are so many different job options and routes you can take with a postgraduate technology degree, there is no salary that covers a general technology salary. That is completely dependent on the job type and often experience. For example, an IT Manager can earn an average of £40,159 annually while a Software Developer may earn an average of £31,021 a year. 

Skills and Requirements 

• IT and computer knowledge
• Strong communication skills
• Organised
• Analytical abilities
• Problem solver
• Creative
• Patient and persistent