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Computing and Digital Technologies

Turn your passion for computers and technology into a career with our computing courses. Learn to programme and explore advanced approaches such as artificial intelligence. You will be taught by academics who are experts in their fields and passionate about future technology and the solutions it can provide. And you'll finish your studies with the skills needed for a successful career in computing.

Courses

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Schools and departments

Courses in a computing, mathematical sciences and digital technologies are taught in: 

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Facilities

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Cyber Security Lab

We have dedicated security laboratories which provide students with ample opportunities to put theory into practice. These labs have the capabilities to:

  • audit an existing network
  • monitor IT systems for security issues
  • analyse malware and design
  • implement secure software.

Robotics Laboratory

The Robotics lab is home to wide range of robots including: 

  • Artie, the most famous of our robots, a life-sized, fully interactive humanoid robot.
  • Baxter a humanoid robot for teaching and research. 
  • The smallest of our robots, the cheeky Nao family.

Consisting of sensors, motors and software, these robots get their wizardry from their programming and animation.

Student experience

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OBR Autonomous

With the illustrious history of taking the Top UK Formula Student racing team Award 7 times, Oxford Brookes Racing has stepped into the next generation of mobility with its all-new team Oxford Brookes Racing Autonomous.

OBR Autonomous was formed in 2018 with the aim to develop highly precise self-driving systems for our Formula Student race cars. At OBR Autonomous we believe in chasing excellence. Our team members possess that spark of determination, motivation and enthusiasm which makes us one of the UK’s best, student, autonomous motorsport teams. 

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Industrial placements

Our staff are are at the forefront of their fields and active in research and consultancy for industry. They are ready to share their expertise and build on the excellent links the university has established in industry.  

Many of our courses include the option of participating in industrial placements. Companies offering placements in the past include: 

  • Accenture 
  • BMW 
  • Boeing 
  • Cisco Systems 
  • Culham Publications Services 
  • General Electric 
  • GlaxoSmithKline 
  • Higher Concept Software 
  • IBM Incuna 
  • Intel 
  • Net Solutions 
  • Oxford Cryosystems 
  • Pepsico 
  • Siemens 
  • Sony 
  • Sophos 
  • Waitrose.

“The modules at Brookes were very relevant for employment. As a result, I managed to get a job as an IT consultant specialising in software for nature conservation; pretty much my dream job!”

Jo Clarke

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Undergraduate placements

We encourage you to take a supervised work placement in the computer industry in your third year of study. Placements are an excellent opportunity to:

  • gain work experience
  • consolidate your understanding
  • apply your knowledge in a work environment.

While the sponsoring organisations do not guarantee a job, they will provide practice interviews, assessment centre experience and invaluable advice. And, they are always on the lookout for the best students.

Those who undertake a company-based work placement find that it enhances their CV and career prospects. On returning to university for your final year, the experience you have gained from your placement invariably improves your academic performance. In addition, we have an excellent record of students gaining full-time employment on graduation, often with their industrial placement year company or organisation.

It is possible to change your programme of study, up to the end of your second year, to opt in or out of the work placement option. We have a wide range of company contacts and can help you find an appropriate placement.

Student life in computer science and digital technologies

While your studies are a top priority, you will still want to make the most of everything else student life offers. Within the school there are always projects you can work on outside of your chosen field of study, including getting involved with societies that are run out of Brookes Union.  

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Instagram Takeover, Computing

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Women In Tech

Our mission is to promote, support and build a community for women in tech at Oxford Brookes. The society aims to provide its members networking opportunities, workshops and opportunities to meet and interact with female role models and alumnae.

Our research

Dependable Systems Engineering Research Centre

Dependable Systems Engineering Research Centre

Advanced Reliable Computer Systems

Applied Software Engineering and Data Analytics

Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity

Intelligent Systems Engineering Research Centre

Intelligent Systems Engineering Research Centre

AI and Robotics

Visual Artificial Intelligence Laboratory

Student stories

Ben Guy

"My advice, make sure you choose an MSc course that you find interesting, it will help both your academic achievement and job finding in the future"

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Hayley Ashby

"I was able to secure a Graduate Software Engineer position towards the end of the course and have now started working for my new employer"

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Jemima Green

"My advice for others would be to work hard (but not too hard) and make the most of the time - full time jobs are hard!"

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Ollie Hirschfield

"Go to the Brookes Entrepreneur networking events while you are studying, and start building a team around your idea"

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Oussama Kaoui

"After graduating, I’ve secured a one-year internship with TATA consultancy services in India. I will work as a Java Developer"

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Yanis Vaks

"My advice for others would be definitely go for a placement year and be active in university life. The more extra curricula activities you have done, the better chance you have at securing the best job"

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