The following roles illustrate the career opportunities available to Electronic and Computer Engineering graduates, reflecting their technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills across both hardware and software systems.
Electronics Engineer Design and test electronic systems used in industries like telecoms, aerospace, and manufacturing.
Software Engineer Develop, test, and maintain software applications and systems to meet user and business needs across a range of industries.
Control and Instrumentation Engineer Design and maintain systems that monitor and control engineering processes, often in manufacturing or energy production.
Network Engineer Plan, implement, and manage computer networks within organisations to ensure reliable connectivity and performance.
Software Tester Check software for bugs and performance issues, ensuring it meets quality standards before release.
Project Manager Lead on engineering or technology projects, managing time, resources and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
Data Analyst Use analytical tools and techniques to interpret complex data and provide insights to guide decision-making.
Cybersecurity Analyst Protect computer systems and networks by detecting, preventing, and responding to security threats and breaches.
IT Consultant Advise businesses on how to use information technology to meet their goals and solve problems efficiently.
Organisations that have employed University of Kent graduates in the past include:
Many more opportunities exist across these and other industries
The Careers and Employability Service provides information and advice on job searching to University of Kent students and recent graduates. This includes a vacancy database advertising a range of graduate jobs, placement year and vacation work/internships.
CWJobs One of the top UK tech job boards
Technojobs Focuses on software, DevOps, cyber security, and more
Stack Overflow Jobs (via Stack Overflow Talent) Global developer job listings
DevITjobs UK Developer-focused job board with UK filtering
Otta Modern, user-friendly platform for tech/start-up roles
ITJobsWatch Market trends, salaries, and UK tech roles
Tech & Digital Recruitment Agency | Digital Waffle
WorkInStartups Ideal for grads exploring tech startups in the UK
Coursera Courses from Stanford, Google, IBM in software dev, AI, and cyber
edX Includes MIT, Harvard, and Microsoft content in computer science
Codecademy Learn Python, JavaScript, Git, SQL, etc
Udemy Affordable on-demand courses in full stack, DevOps, AI, and more
IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate Highly regarded for AI/ML foundations
British Computer Society (BCS) Professional body offering training, accreditation, and membership
A year in industry can have a big impact on your employability. By gaining real-world experience and learning key skills in the workplace, and pairing these with the knowledge you gain on your degree, you can become a highly employable candidate in the labour market. The year can be based in the UK or abroad, including your home country if you're an international student, and contribute to your final degree. At The University of Kent, many courses include an optional year in industry between your second and final year, where you undertake graduate-level work related to your studies.
Some graduates choose to pursue postgraduate study to specialise in a particular area or move into research and development roles. You can explore master’s degrees in areas such as:
Online platforms also offer courses and professional development: