Are you logical, analytical and good at solving problems? Are you interested in how computers and software work? If you think you’d like to write computer programs that control aircraft systems, make sure that financial data is secure or design and install big computer networks, then this could be the industry for you.

To see the routes to getting into each of these sectors, take a look at our Career Areas.

What areas can I work in?

There are many different sectors in the computing and ICT industry, and you would usually specialise in a particular area. These include computer programming and software engineering, IT support, IT security, systems analysis and design, networks, database administration and web and multimedia.

Some areas of this industry are related to engineering, such as electrical and electronics work.

What kind of companies can I work for?

• large technology companies
• finance and commerce companies
• local government and the Civil Service
• the National Health Service (NHS)
• games development companies
• web design and development agencies
• aerospace companies
• manufacturing and engineering firms
• education.