The information technology (IT) and computing field of study is one of the most popular. New courses are developed as technologies evolve, so you have a huge variety of up-to-date courses to choose from across both higher education and vocational education. 

Your studies could focus on programming and coding, storing and managing data, analysing systems, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) and more. You can specialise in topics as diverse as:  

• computer communications and networking 
• mobile computing (including app development) 
• artificial intelligence (AI) or virtual reality  
• computer games design 
• business information systems/technology 
• information management (e.g., in libraries and museums) 
• health informatics 
• data science 
• internet security systems 
• web development/services 
• computer forensics 
• CISCO certifications (network/systems management software) 
• computer programming languages 
• using specialist software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, computer aided design (CAD), animation software, SAP (business intelligence software), customer relationship management software (CRM)). 

With a qualification in this field, you could be part of the next wave of tech innovation. You could improve people’s lives and use technology to overcome some of the world’s greatest challenges.