You’ll be equipped for roles that involve designing and developing the next generation of IoT devices and systems. It’s a fast-growing area of technology with exciting career possibilities – worldwide, annual IoT spending is predicted to rise by 13.6 per cent to 2022, and companies in almost every sector are seeking to harness the power of IoT optimise their operations.
Your skills and knowledge will be sought after by large technology firms as well as smaller specialist companies, in fields as diverse as consumer electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and transport. Or you could choose to develop IoT technologies for sectors such as retail or financial services.
This degree is also an excellent foundation for further research at PhD level.
Our dedicated Careers Hub is affiliated with over 100 companies including IBM, Arm, Microsoft Research, Imagination Technologies, Samsung and Google. You’ll be able to meet representatives from major employers at the annual Electronics and Computer Science careers fair. The Careers Hub also coordinates an online jobs portal and runs careers workshops throughout the year.
If you are interested in commercialising a new technology, our on-campus start-up accelerator, Future Worlds, can offer advice and put you in touch with mentors and potential investors.