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The tech sector in Scotland is currently experiencing substantial growth, positioning itself as a hub for innovation and opportunity.

By opting to pursue a career in Computing Science, you can become a part of this thriving industry.

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Computing Science remains an essential component in driving advancements and digital transformation across a wide range of sectors, highlighting its crucial role in shaping the future landscape of technology.

  • Tech professionals are in high demand, leading to lots of job opportunities in Scotland.

  • Scotland's tech sector offers competitive salaries, often exceeding the national average, making it an attractive field for financial stability and growth.

  • Many global tech giants, such as JP Morgan, Amazon, IBM, Adobe, Barclays, Sky, Morgan Stanley, CISCO, DELL and Microsoft, have established a significant presence in Scotland, offering a wide variety of job opportunities.

  • Scotland's tech sector is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country!

  • The tech sector in Scotland offers a diverse range of career opportunities, from software development to data science, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. Working in tech involves more than just coding! You can pursue roles such as concept artist, game designer, user experience researcher, and much more.

  • Scotland is actively working towards becoming a digital nation, with ongoing investments in digital infrastructure, ensuring a bright future for tech careers.

Games and Creative Industries

  • 15,000 businesses

    contribute to the Scottish creative industries.

  • £5 billion value

    the amount that the creative industries are worth to the Scottish economy.

  • 175+ Gaming Related Courses

    across our 16 universities, four are Global Top 250 institutions.

  • Scotland ESports Arena

    in Dundee by 2024.

  • Console version of Minecroaft

    was developed by the Scottish company 4J studios. It is one of the best selling video games of all time.

  • Animation and Visual effects for Global Games, Film and TV

    Axis Studios in Glasgow creates animations and visual effects for clients including University Studios, the BBC and Netflix.

Space Tech

  • Up to 90% less carbon

    is produced by green rocket fuels used by Scottish companies

  • The world's first carbon-neutral spaceport

    is in progress at Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands.

  • A 50% drop in space sector emissions

    will be achieved by 2030 — with a goal to reach net zero by 2045.

Software and IT

  • 11,200 Digital Tech Companies

    Scotland’s IT and software industry is forecast to grow by 38% by 2024.

  • 21,000+ Graduates

    from Scottish universities and colleges each year in areas of IT, engineering, maths and sciences.

  • 73,000 people

    employed in digital technology roles across Scotland.

Cyber Security

  • Global Pioneers

    Abertay University in Dundee was the world’s first university to offer an ethical hacking degree.

  • Appetite for innovation

    Almost 50% of the cyber companies operating in Scotland are start-ups who set up within the last 7 years.

  • Fast Growing Community

    Since 2018, at least 10 new cyber companies have been set up in Scotland each year.

Internet Of Things

  • 11,200 Tech Companies

    contribute £6.5 billion to the Scottish economy.

  • 15,000 Graduates

    each year in digital technology fields from Scotland’s universities.

  • 100,000 People Employed

    across Scotland’s digital and technology industries.

Data Science

  • 73,700 people

    already make up Scotland’s strong digital tech workforce.

  • 32% of IT specialists are female

    compared with 22% nationally — Scotland leads the UK in gender inclusion.

  • It's Up To 40% More Cost Effective

    to locate to Scotland than other parts of the UK.

Water and Wastewater Technology

  • 90% Of The UK's Surface Freshwater

    is located right here in Scotland and is world-renowned for its exceptions quality.

  • Over 150 Years Public Utilities Experience

    Scotland has developed an integrated supply chain with a diverse range of 400 water and wastewater companies.

  • 16,000 Talented People

    are employed across Scotland’s water and wastewater industry.

Financial Technology

  • Significant lower costs

    for property and salary compared to London.

  • 9.2% of Gross Value Added

    Financial Services is the biggest sectoral contributor to Scotland’s economy

  • Around 135,000 employed

    In financial and professional services in Scotland