Computer Science

Have you always been fascinated by how computers function and perform or how hardware and software is developed? Majoring in Computer Science at York will help you take the first crucial step in developing the skills and knowledge necessary to do this. It will prepare you for a career centered in the technological world where programming, development and consulting are but a few of the options available following graduation.

Career Options in Computer Science

This list is not exhaustive but provides an idea of what options graduates have and what they have gone on to do. Some options are more directly associated with a Computer Science degree than others.

  • Air Traffic Controller
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Computer Hardware Designer
  • Computer Scientist
  • Database Developer
  • Entrepreneur
  • Internet Consultant
  • Law Enforcement Officer
  • Materials Researcher
  • Meteorological Technician
  • Optical Technician
  • Robotics Consultant
  • Security Systems Programmer
  • Special Effects Director
  • Teacher
  • Video Game Developer
  • Artificial Intelligence Designer
  • Computational Physicist
  • Computer Network Specialist
  • Computer Support
  • eCommerce Consultant
  • Industrial Designer
  • Internet Safety Analyst
  • Light and Optics Specialist
  • Materials Tester
  • Mining Consultant
  • Professor
  • Safety Engineer
  • Seismologist
  • Special Effects Coordinator
  • Technical Writer
  • Web Page Developer
  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Computer Engineer
  • Computer Programmer
  • Computer Technology Analyst
  • Electronics Technician
  • Interface Designer
  • IT Specialist
  • Manufacturing Machine Designer
  • Mathematician
  • Network Administrator/Support
  • Researcher
  • Satellite Communications Consultant
  • Software Designer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Telecommunication Consultant

Some of these career choices may require additional education or preparation in the form of graduate studies, experiential education or professional formative courses and exams. For a more in-depth description of some of the careers mentioned above visit Career Cruising (login information can be found on the home page of the Career Centre's online system) or the National Occupational Classification website.