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Who better to tell you about York life than our students?

Hear about a range of topics: why they chose York; what they love about their courses; placements; and general tips for student life at York.

Hear from our students

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Posted by El

Last year, I applied to the Summer Accelerator on a whim. I had an idea for a business that I loved – one that…

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Posted by Vivek

This blog post will explain how the Department of Computer Science supports students in securing a year in industry placement, the help available while…

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Posted by Letam

Hey there, I’m Letam, a computer science student at the University of York. I just wanted to share the wonderful aspects of studying in…

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Posted by Tamerlan

Hello! My name is Tamerlan and I study Computer Science at the University of York. I’ll be talking about my experience studying at York…

Hear from our graduates

Our graduates have gone on to work in a wide range of industries including software, electronics and information technology. Our graduates also move into a range of other sectors including engineering and technology, media and research.

I’m a software engineer creating tools for the operation and analysis of the McLaren team’s aerodynamic development of its Formula One cars. My team works across a wide range of tools and technologies, both web and desktop through the entire stack.

Mark, MEng Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (with a year in industry) (2017)

Having worked for 20 years in large businesses, I decided to share that experience with younger companies, as well as getting hands on in the management and operations of these companies. I now advise early-stage and small-technology businesses on strategy, growth and finance, including fundraising.

Iain, BSc Computer Science and Mathematics (2004)