Technology and computing - London Metropolitan University

Study technology or computing at London Met

Prepare for a career in the City’s vast and growing IT sector. You could become a programmer, analyst, manager, software, hardware or network specialist, or a cyber security professional. Many of our courses are accredited by leading industry bodies and offer work placement opportunities in corporate environments. Career opportunities also extend to the financial, industrial, defence, education, leisure and service sectors, ranging from the administrative to the highly technical.

We have our own Cyber Security Research Centre, which provides a space for researchers, students and industry experts to develop new approaches and best practice. Members of the Centre include Lloyds Banking Group, Cisco and Oracle, with other collaborators including the National Crime Agency, the Metropolitan Police Service and the British Computer Society.

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Our undergraduate technology and computing courses

Business Computer Systems (Top Up) - BSc (Hons)

This fast-track Business Computer Systems degree course offers built-in placement opportunities in London. Apply now and start your career in computing.

Computer Networking and Cyber Security (including foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

Start your degree in Computer Networking and Cyber Security now with this foundation year course even if you don't meet standard entry requirements. Apply now.

Computer Networking and Cyber Security - BSc (Hons)

The Computer Networking and Cyber Security undergraduate degree at London Met will teach you to prevent cyber security breaches from hackers. Apply now.

Computer Science (including foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

This four-year BSc degree has a built-in foundation year, ideal for those who don't meet the traditional computer science entry requirements. Apply now!

Computer Science - BSc (Hons)

This Computer Science BSc degree at London Met combines knowledge-based learning with hands-on projects and work experience opportunities. Apply now!

Computer Systems Engineering and Robotics (including foundation year) - BEng (Hons)

This four-year degree that includes a built-in foundation year is ideal if you can't meet the entry requirements for a standard three-year degree in this field.

Computer Systems Engineering and Robotics - BEng (Hons)

This bachelor's degree at London Met aims to equip you with key skills in robotics and develop you into a well-rounded computer systems engineering professional. Apply now!

Computing (including foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

With the Computing degree with foundation year, you can apply if you don't meet the standard course requirements. Apply now to start your degree in London.

Computing - BSc (Hons)

Earn a degree qualification and work experience in London with the Computing BSc course, designed to kickstart your career in computer science. Apply now.

Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Top-up) - BSc (Hons)

This top-up BSc degree in Cyber Security and Forensic Computing provides you with the digital skills necessary to start a career in cyber forensics. Apply now.

Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (including foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

This four-year Digital Forensics and Cyber Security BSc degree has a built-in foundation year to help you enter higher education. Start your degree in London.

Digital Forensics and Cyber Security - BSc (Hons)

This intensive Digital Forensics and Cyber Security BSc degree is the perfect course to learn how to prevent and fight cyber crime. Apply to London Met now.

Electronic Engineering and Internet of Things (including foundation year) - BEng (Hons)

This course is ideal if you'd like to study an undergraduate degree but can't meet the requirements to enter our standard three-year degree.

Electronic Engineering and Internet of Things - BEng (Hons)

A career-focused course designed to kick-start your career in a range of industrial sectors such as aeronautics, automotive, defence, smart phones, telecommunication, medical devices and railway systems.

Games Programming (including foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

Our degree has a built-in foundation year, designed to equip you with the key principles of programming, mathematics and physics for game development.

Games Programming - BSc (Hons)

Our Games Programming BSc degree course will enable you to develop the knowledge and key skills to join this thriving industry as a games developer. Apply.

Software Engineering (Top-up) - BEng (Hons)

If you have a DipHE/HND in a computing-based subject or equivalent, this internationally recognised qualification gives you a chance to top up to software engineering degree.

News and success stories from our technology and computing courses

London Met professors attend prestigious Data Science International Summer School

Professor Vassil Vassilev and Dr Viktor Sowinski-Mydlarz were invited to learn and share at a major industry summer school earlier this July.

London Met opens new Digital Forensics Laboratory

The new lab will facilitate impactful research, industry collaboration and opportunities for continuing professional development.

Guildhall School of Business and Law scores highly for student satisfaction

The latest Complete University Guide saw Business and Management courses rank 3rd for student satisfaction in the UK, Economics 7th, Accounting and Finance 12th and Law 19th.

Information Technology and Systems, and Computer Science, top in the UK for student satisfaction

The results were published in the latest Complete University Guide.

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New air quality sensor at London Met now live

A sensor on the Tower Building at London Met’s Holloway Campus provides information about the quality of air we are all breathing.

A cause for celebration - Computing and Digital Media Summer Show 2022

Ryan Evans, Journalism BA student, reports on the School of Computing and Digital Media's Summer Show

Diversity and inclusion in tech

Professor Bal Virdee addressed the Houses of Parliament as part of a discussion on representation in the technology industry.

London Met welcomes the Met Police for Cyber Security event

Second-year BA Photojournalism student Gianluca Barbazza discusses the visit, which created awareness around cybercrime and how to protect yourself from it.

London Met Professor chairs technical panel at international conference

Professor Bal Virdee chaired a panel which saw experts propose new technologies, share their experiences and discuss future solutions for ICT design infrastructure.

Computer Systems Engineering grad recognised for outstanding engineering talent

Computer Systems Engineering graduate Geza Tankovics has been awarded a prize by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Designing a data ingestion pipeline to empower London

Data Analytics MSc students Stephanie Healy Fabrega and Indrajitrakuraj Ravi have been employed on a research project.

"A great opportunity to prepare for similar roles in the future"

Two students have been hired to work alongside London Met lecturer Sandra Fernando on a major data analysis project, giving them real-life work experience alongside their degrees.

Using mathematical modelling to predict behaviour among Computing students

A new research project will see a London Met student work with academics on data analysis across the Computing departments of higher education institutions.

Quantum computing with microwaves

A free webinar with Google's Professor Joseph Bardin will explore the fundamentals and future of microwaves in quantum computing, and which challenges still need to be overcome.

London Met to develop new Digital Forensics Laboratory

Cyber Security student Dipo Dunsin has been hired to advance the project as part of London Met's commitment to providing students with valuable work experience for their future careers.