The Student Room - Computer Science and IT

The Student Room - Computer Science and IT http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/ University course discussion for computer science and IT. en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:30:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk//static2.tsrfiles.co.uk/6.8/images/miscellaneous/rss.png The Student Room - Computer Science and IT http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/ Maths/preperation for computer science? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2384394&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:27:20 GMT Bump? Bump? ]]> Computer Science and IT Tazman http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2384394 Dropping computing at A-level if I want to study Comp Sci at uni http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2385020&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:30:30 GMT It won't harm emailing the Universities, but most of them say that they want Computer-Science applicants to focus on maths. I know for a fact that Cambridge say that A Level computing qualifications are discouraged, especially if they replace maths. I would suggest doing Maths, Further Maths and Physics, although it depends on what you like. And as I've said, the Unis will know best so I'd definitely try contacting them. ]]> Computer Science and IT Chlorophile http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2385020 KINGS vs BRISTOL vs SOUTHAMPTON http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2366275&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:32:03 GMT hi, i got offers from manchester, bristol, york,... hi, i got offers from manchester, bristol, york, endinburgh. i was thinking of choosing between manchester and bristol... but seeing a few posts in this site and also unistats.com made me choose York! york has a new campus and great facilities and employment wise too it seems better. After seeing many posts here i finally chose york!

but if i hadnt come across this site... i would definitely have chosen manchester over bristol.... as mancester associates with great companies such as EAgames, google, microsoft.... and has a rich computer science background than bristol! ]]> Computer Science and IT safi410 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2366275 second degree undergraduate or postgraduate? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2384706&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:13:30 GMT Hey guys

So I've been heavily considering undertaking a second undergraduate (UG) degree in Computer Science. My first degree was in maths which I did well in academically. I figured doing a second UG degree would be best as it would give a good foundation in computational theory and practical experience as well as the time to hone my interests. (Also, the fees aren't that high because I'm Scottish and considering Scottish Universities)

Saying that, I'm now thinking that it does not really make sense to do this seeing as I already have a degree in a related area (maths). It would take me at least three years to get the UG and I could probably use the time more efficiently by pursuing postgraduate study or otherwise, but I'm still unsure about what to do. Taking a "conversion" type MSc might be a good idea but I'm concerned it may be too fast paced for me and I'm also not sure yet on my specific interests in CS.

So my question is a general shout to those with first-hand CS experience. Has anyone got any relevant advice? Does it make sense for me to pursue a second undergraduate degree? Thanks :) ]]> Computer Science and IT man247 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2384706 Good programming books for beginners? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2383113&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:03:06 GMT I don't recommend the, 'Easy Steps' series, I got one for C++ and it didn't go into anywhere near enough detail, I kept having to research stuff online to get a proper grasp and the pages were just covered in my annotations to make more sense etc.

Personally I don't think books are as necessary now and you can probably learn online with good ease providing you find a decent tutorial. For Java I was kind of lucky and taught by a uni lecturer(near enough on a one-to-one basis since no one else picked it up) who came into my work place, then she left and I was taught by the lead programmer, but I was pretty ahead of everyone so I ended up being mostly self-taught anyway. I think they key is giving yourself exercises to do to actually learn the code properly, I was given loads of exercises and then given feedback about how I should make the programs more efficient, the right industry standards, better algorithms I could have used etc.

The most indepth book I would recommend would be:

Object-Orientated Programming with Java - An Introduction by David J. Barnes

Though it is very thorough I think you'll get the best understanding of the theory behind it. I've only really used it as a reference book though when I've been on the train.

To be honest, once you've got a basic grounding I'd recommend just familiarising yourself with the Java Docs(accessible online) and referencing it as you need.

I don't know, perhaps learning it in a commercial environment leads to a lesser grasp of the theory but I think I've learned it at a more accelerated rate than you would at uni. Though maybe you are just better going through a decent book page by page as opposed to doing projects as you learn.

EDIT: Plus, if you really want to know the ins and outs, a couple of months after getting a basic grasp of the language and the concepts in OOP I recommend going through this:

http://www.amazon.com/SCJP-Certified.../dp/0071591060

And making sure you pass all the exercises at the end. I've been going through this gradually with the hope to get the vendor qualification eventually. You probably could get away with rote learning a lot of it, but at the same time it offers a really good incentive to just learn the underlying concepts and ins and outs etc.

EDIT 2: Just noticed it's quite hard to find the book I recommended on Amazon, here's the link:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Object-orien...ed+programming

Surprised by the cost really, I thought it'd be cheaper. My work bought a couple of copies and gave me one.

Here's another one by the same author that someone else had recommended but I didn't get:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Objects-Firs...ed+programming

I'm not sure what differences there will be but it uses the BlueJ IDE which is a good, basic IDE for beginners. ]]> Computer Science and IT Emor http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2383113 UCL or Bristol MSc Computer Science Conversion http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2008204&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:08:04 GMT Hello kerucut... Hello kerucut,

I have jsut been offered a place in UCL (to the course you may be attending now).

I would love to hear your thoughts about it.

Thanks ]]> Computer Science and IT giuffridait http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2008204 Is CS right for me? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2381863&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:42:53 GMT ---Quote (Originally by I Persia I)--- Hello,...

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Hello, sorry for hijacking this thread; thought it would be better to use this one rather than open up a whole new topic. I'm currently in the same position as OP and I'm considering CS as one of the two main degrees I'm considering. Will one be at a disadvantage applying for top universities with very little coding experience? I'm hoping to learn the basics between now and next year, however I've heard of many applicants applying to top universities having considerable coding experience. Unlike OP, I'm not put off by coding and am interested in learning it.

Thanks in advance

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This is an Oxford point of view, but we're not that different other top Unis when it comes to CompSci. Our courses start from first principles, so we aren't looking for any specific knowledge of computing in applicants. We are looking for an interest in the subject, but if that's a newly found interest that's fine. We are very much looking for students who have really developed their mathematical thinking. Both the MAT test that our students sit and the interviews are very maths-based. You don't need to know anything about computing to excel at them.
Take a look at our current student profile page (Hannah's profile may be particularly relevant to you) and you'll get a feel for the range of experience students come to us with.
We don't have a check-list of previous experience (other than Maths A Level or equivalent) that we want candidates to have. We'd rather hear about what you've chosen to do in the field of computing and what interested you about it. It doesn't have to be earth-shatteringly original, or hugely advanced.
Hope that helps. ]]> Computer Science and IT Oxford Computer Science Dept http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2381863 What University for ICT/IT http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2380944&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:11:31 GMT I have No Idea about this but I suggest you lcfa... I have No Idea about this but I suggest you lcfa lond where I'm doing Healthcare Management study in London. According to me It's best Institute in London.
]]> Computer Science and IT gaurikhan http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2380944 Any girls going to study computer science? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2380365&goto=newpost Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:19:49 GMT Here at Oxford, if I remember correctly, we're a little under 14% across the three CompSci degrees. (To put that in context we've made around 66/68 offers each year for the last couple of years, and in the couple of years before that it was in the 50's. So the % of women can fluctuate quite a bit, with very little change in the actual number.) We'd like to encourage more women to apply: that's why we hold an annual Women in Computer Science event (amongst other things). I'd be interested to hear anyone's thoughts on anything else we could be doing to attract more women... ]]> Computer Science and IT Oxford Computer Science Dept http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2380365 Uni help???? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2380448&goto=newpost Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:57:36 GMT Hello. So basically, I want to study Computer... Hello. So basically, I want to study Computer Science, and I don't really mind where, but I wanted to do it in a Russell Group uni. I have no offers, since I just realised I want to do CompSci in late March. I was hoping to get A* maths, A* psychology, B chemistry. I've been doing so many maths papers, and in all of them, I get A*. But in today's paper, there were questions I never even heard of. And I missed out so many questions and it was just a general failure on my life. So I obviously didn't get anywhere close to the grade I wanted. I still think I can get A* for psychology, and if I'm lucky a B for chemistry. But since maths is the only requirement, it's obviously the most important one. Should I take a gap year? And do a year in industry? I don't know what to do now. Any advice?

Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Computer Science and IT Dijaaa http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2380448 Computer Science Help Please. http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2380015&goto=newpost Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:17:05 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Vicci.)--- Hi, this is...

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Hi, this is my first thread so please be nice!

I currently do Maths, Further Maths and ICT for A Level (my sixth form doesn't offer Computing) and I'm hoping to do Computer Science at University. After looking around here, lots of people are saying that Universities don't think much of ICT at all, and as I've never done any sort of computer programming before I'm not sure if ICT and the maths subjects will be enough. In this case, I was wondering what sort of (preferably free) resources I can look at by myself at home to prepare me for the course, so if anyone knows of anything, please let me know :)

Thankyou!

I'm a Computer Science first year and I didn't take ICT or have any computing qualification. I do have a Maths A level, but there are people on my course who didn't, they bring everyone up to speed in the first year.

Preparation:
Not necessary but I'd recommend learning to program as it makes first year ridiculously easy. Learn by getting a good book and writing a piece of software, like a game. Start simple with tic tac toe/snake, then try writing more advanced programs like tetris.

Good luck! ]]> Computer Science and IT readysteadygo http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2380015 Any girls applying for Computer Science 2013? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2155040&goto=newpost Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:36:10 GMT Reading is my firm, so hoping I'll get in :|

have a feeling I'll be the only girl on my course... ]]> Computer Science and IT fergalicious http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2155040 SOTON/MANCHESTER G400offer cant meet http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2361841&goto=newpost Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:47:49 GMT Hey! I see nobody has replied to your thread and... Hey!
I see nobody has replied to your thread and you may have already made your choice but still... I also applied at Soton and Manchester and both of them are really good choices each having its pros and cons. As to your question - that 6.0 that Manchester want, is it from the end of year exam or an overall score of the subject in school? Also which country are you from - I might be able to give you some more info if I know more about your education system. ]]> Computer Science and IT PetarMI http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2361841 Which A Level do you recommend I drop? I want to do Comp Science. http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2376777&goto=newpost Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:27:03 GMT ---Quote (Originally by QPRboy)--- Thanks for...

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Thanks for the replies, very helpful. I actually applied for Computing A Level but I was too late and all the spaces were taken. Some of you say I should drop Geography, the thing is I quite enjoy geography whereas ICT for me is very boring! I've been told ICT has nothing to do with computer science anyway? and isn't Geography a well recognised A Level to have?

Traphik, thanks for the reply, are you sure you can have any other 2 subjects? What uni's did you apply for?

I don't think it matters out of the 4 you already have. Usually Maths is a requirement and Further Maths sometimes computing are looked favourably upon. In your case none of the other subject relates to the course apart from Maths.

I applied to Birmingham, Nottingham, Loughborough, Leicester and Nottingham Trent.
Doing Maths , I.C.T and Psychology. Dropped History at AS cause it was my worst grade. ]]> Computer Science and IT Traphik http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2376777 Computer Science Vs Computer systems engineering? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2377996&goto=newpost Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:02:21 GMT ---Quote (Originally by asiankid1994)--- Hi I...

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Hi

I am confused on what course to do computer science or computer systems engineering?

I like both hardware and software so wont mind doing any.
I would like to know which course is better in terms of job prospects, starting salary, competition for jobs in certain field etc.

Well I do Computer engineering, so I'm guessing its the same.

Computer science, is statistical maths, programming, etc
Computer engineering, is half Computer science and half electrical and electronic engineering.

I think it would be better if you looked at the modules specifically and get an idea of whether you'll like it or not.......I find computer science modules generally quite easy, a bit of effort though..........whereas the engineering side is much harder, though the projects are better and more applied maths based. ]]> Computer Science and IT Iqbal007 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2377996 Plymouth for Computer science??? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2371093&goto=newpost Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:38:30 GMT There's 120 universities in the UK according to the guardian, of which 24 are in the Russell Group. If degrees from the 'standard' universities were worthless then we would only have said 24. ]]> Computer Science and IT iisjman07 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2371093 Are my Alevel choices weak for top unis? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2374747&goto=newpost Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:15:30 GMT ---Quote (Originally by brawlerpit)--- Can I...

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Can I also ask why certain applicants have received AAA offers from Oxford? Is this because they have done extra Computer Science work outside their A levels, so their offers are reduced...

Different subjects have different standard offers. Many subjects --mainly the non-sciences-- have a standard offer of AAA, although more subjects are moving towards requiring at least one A*.

However, all Computer Science offers should be A*AA. Colleges are allowed to deviate from the standard offer in special circumstances, but need to explain their reasons, with respect to the selection criteria; I'm not aware of any college that has done this in recent years. ]]> Computer Science and IT gavinlowe http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2374747 Digital Media Courses http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2377194&goto=newpost Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:05:53 GMT So I haven't been able to find much information on these courses on other websites or on this forum so I wanted to start a thread for some discussion and help or advice.

I am hoping to attend Hertfordshire Uni in September but I also have a place at the University of West of England (UWE).

Basically, my question is for anyone on either the Multimedia Systems Technology course or either of the Interactive Media Design/Software courses at Hertfordshire. I want to know how these are and more specifically what kind of things you get up to. Does anyone know closely related they are to Digital Media at UWE (http://courses.uwe.ac.uk/G451/)? There seems to be various points of overlap but I'm not sure if it's just better explained on the UWE website than it is on Hertfordshire's website. I can't seem to get a good overview and understanding of the units or the course content.

The digital media course at UWE sounds more appealing to me at present but I was hoping to hear some opinions of the mentioned courses at Herts before making my firm decision.

Thanks for your help in advance! ]]> Computer Science and IT JordanCrouch http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2377194 A good project for a very amateur programmer? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2376047&goto=newpost Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:01:54 GMT If you'd like to get into game development, try having a play around with Unity: http://unity3d.com/

It uses modified versions of Javascript, C# and Boo. I used it for my University project this year for making a mobile application, but I'd say it's much more suited for game development for Windows and Mac platforms.

For more advanced things, and for C++ development, I'd have a look into the Ogre3d engine: http://www.ogre3d.org/

Like Unity, there's plenty of helpful tutorials on YouTube to watch. It's never too early to learn how to use these sorts of tools, I'd say.

Your A-Level choices should be okay because of Maths. Like you said, the other two are possibly useless so science-based subjects like Physics and Chemistry would perhaps look better, but on the whole, if you're predicted high for Maths and you can show your enthusiasm during an interview then you should be fine. You sound like you have more dedication and experience in programming than I have at the moment, and I'm a 2nd Year CompSci at Bristol!

All the best! ]]> Computer Science and IT ntgphillips http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2376047 IT/CIT at Southampton or Surrey Uni? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2307754&goto=newpost Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:05:50 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Just Josh)--- Career...

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Career prospects are basically about as good as they get, if you do well, you'll be in demand. I have an interview for a placement year at an investment bank on monday for example. Computer science probably has better prospects than CIT but its still pretty good. People go into all kinds of things from IBM, Microsoft, to EA Games to Banking, Consulting. So pretty much whatever you want to do you can do. It's a hard course though, incredibly hard. A lot harder than most other universities, looking at some other universities syllabuses and exams. We have been pushed to out limit this year and the workload has been insane. Don't listen to people who say that first year at uni is a doss, because this year has made A levels look measly in comparison. But you will learn a lot, the teaching is mostly good, and overall it's been a good year

oh ok ]]> Computer Science and IT iggyDash http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2307754 Computer science at uni? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2375710&goto=newpost Sat, 08 Jun 2013 07:44:00 GMT I took those exact A-levels and got offers from... I took those exact A-levels and got offers from Imperial,UCL, Warwick and Bristol for maths and computer science. You don't need a phd to work for google. Keep away from IT, computer science is a very mathematical subject and doing further maths should prepare you well for a degree, it will give you an edge in the applications process as well, assuming you do well at it. ]]> Computer Science and IT j1i9s9s5 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2375710 Are my a-level choices ok? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2372930&goto=newpost Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:07:00 GMT ---Quote (Originally by BGerard)--- I mean I...

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I mean I cannot even pick it as an option to take. I would have to be approached by one of the teachers.

Seriously? Never mind that, then, what you've decided on is fine. ]]> Computer Science and IT justinawe http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2372930 UG Course http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2373143&goto=newpost Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:33:19 GMT heyy'all m doin A levels and i wanna do comp sci in usa...
my A level subs are math physics ict and furter math!... is that okay?!..
also i took chemistry in grade 11..
basically i'll have 4 years of science maths and ict ...
can someone help me m confused! :/

Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Computer Science and IT wanna_get_A* http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2373143 Do I need a computer/laptop for computer science at Newcastle university? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2368334&goto=newpost Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:14:44 GMT Thanks :D Thanks :D ]]> Computer Science and IT tommyboy777 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2368334 <![CDATA[Software Engineering available through Extra - can't add???!]]> http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2371799&goto=newpost Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:53:39 GMT Basically I am debating whether I still want to... Basically I am debating whether I still want to do my firm course (Physics) and have been looking into other options since the end of April. I noticed Software Engineering was available through Extra at the same uni I have firmed, which was fantastic: loved the module options and it has a sandwich year, which is a huge plus! So I contacted the admissions office to enquire about changing firms, to be told to ring this guy.

Rang him and he got back to me that in fact I CAN'T apply for Software Engineering, as it is under Computer Sciences (which WASN'T in Extra) and so the spaces are already full, and would I like to keep my choices as they are. I reluctantly agreed, even though I wholeheartedly believe I won't be happy for the next three years in my current state.

This was last month, and I just checked UCAS again and it is STILL in Extra! Should I contact them again?! I am very confused as to why they wouldn't take it down if the quota is full for CS, and it is actually really pissing me off!

Helllppppp ]]> Computer Science and IT peachyclean http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2371799 Computer science abroad. http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2371433&goto=newpost Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:59:54 GMT Hi, I have been wanting to do computer science... Hi, I have been wanting to do computer science for some time. I am currently going to be getting in BTEC level 3 IT diploma distinction stars. I have got a few questions that I need answered and I hope you guys can answer since I am completely lost when looking up for this type of subject.

Are students eligible for student loans abroad?

What is my qualification worth to other countries?

Is there anyway of learning their language for example what I would want to hopefully do is to learn Japanese for a year at the University and then progress to learn computer science. I have seen courses that you can go and learn Japanese over there but I don't think that would be covered under a student loan even if you do get a qualification.

I hope any of you guys can help me but I am really lost when it comes to this type of things and my dream is to learn computer science in another country which hopefully is Japan. ]]> Computer Science and IT Asker101 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2371433 Bristol or Manchester for CS? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2370918&goto=newpost Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:23:09 GMT Hi guys! I will be firming Imperial for CS, but I... Hi guys! I will be firming Imperial for CS, but I don't know what to choose for insurance- Bristol or Manchester. I like more Manchester as a city and the course, but Bristol is more prestigious(I think) and gives better job prospects. I also have an offer from Glasgow, but I don't like it there much. What would you suggest? ]]> Computer Science and IT Slas http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2370918 Computer Science and IT Applicants for 2013 Entry http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2100122&goto=newpost Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:14:55 GMT Hi My grade in maths is meant to be c at gcse... Hi
My grade in maths is meant to be c at gcse and im worried incase i get a bad grade at a level ]]> Computer Science and IT Lfc1998 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2100122 Durham, Stirling, Kent or Glasgow? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2367007&goto=newpost Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:07:01 GMT I think Durham is the obvious choice. I think Durham is the obvious choice. ]]> Computer Science and IT MartinMorrison http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2367007 A-Levels or Vocational Computing http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2367945&goto=newpost Fri, 31 May 2013 22:19:08 GMT

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They don't offer it, they only offer ICT

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well i have only looked at a few universities, but they all seem to say if you are studying A-Levels instead of a btec then they would like at least one of computing, maths, science or IT area.
So just ICT may be fine but you might want to look at maybe doing a science or maths subject, at least to AS.

If you would like anything else im happy to help, just quote or PM me :D ]]> Computer Science and IT LadyJoka http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2367945 Durham, Stirling, Kent or Glasgow? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2367010&goto=newpost Fri, 31 May 2013 17:42:45 GMT ---Quote (Originally by enrique1)--- Thinking of...

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Thinking of transferring to the UK, so I applied to these four universities.
I am currently studying Software Engineering in Mexico and applied for the course of Computer Science in all four universities.

I have the chance to enter directly to year 2 at Stirling, and I got accepted to Durham's Hatfield College...

As personal preference i'd choose Durham.

However, why not do a bit of research?

Check out the league tables and research into the places :). ]]> Computer Science and IT .:Twilight:. http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2367010 Study Bsc Information Systems Management http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2368336&goto=newpost Fri, 31 May 2013 14:01:02 GMT Hi Warm regards I would like to study Bsc... Hi

Warm regards

I would like to study Bsc Information Systems Management. Hopefully in the future would like to get into Cyber Security.

I work full time and would like to study p/t.

However, my concern is that I am not good at writing reports, essays and have not sit for exams it has been over 10yrs.

How can I improve writing reports and essays.

I would appreciate your support and assistance.

I am very passionate to study towards my degree. The course will be 3 evenings a week

Regards,
Flyingbird786 ]]> Computer Science and IT Flyingbird786 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2368336 BTEC IT for CompSci? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2366182&goto=newpost Wed, 29 May 2013 20:12:59 GMT Cheers for replies so far Posted from TSR... Cheers for replies so far

Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Computer Science and IT anonymouse01 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2366182 For CS, is this plagiarism? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2365896&goto=newpost Wed, 29 May 2013 13:38:27 GMT Why do you care so much *******? Help him out. Why do you care so much *******? Help him out. ]]> Computer Science and IT GeneralOJB http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2365896 The value of a computer science degree http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1949321&goto=newpost Wed, 29 May 2013 11:21:05 GMT ---Quote (Originally by laeof)--- Thankyou :). ...

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Thankyou :).

So, if I am correct in understanding - you're expressing that although not the same thing, companies simply interchange the words?

I realise perhaps wasn't explaining well, I was looking more at job requirements due to degree rather than title of job aka a job requiring a 'computer science degree' was a computer science based job, otherwise they'd be asking for anyone with an 'IT degree'.... Thankyou for clarifying.

Yep that's exactly it. "CS job" means CS job, "IT job" could mean IT or CS job. ]]> Computer Science and IT tooosh http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1949321 do I need a laptop for CompSci http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2365711&goto=newpost Wed, 29 May 2013 09:07:21 GMT I would say it depends on two things: ... I would say it depends on two things:
*availability of campus machines - if there are lots of machines to use then you may not need a laptop
*whether you want to take lecture notes on it - some people on here say 'no one brings laptops to lectures; the typing makes too much noise' but where I study lots of people do and it doesn't bother anyone. You could take notes on an iPad but you might wanna get an external keyboard.

You can always decide when you get there and pickup a used thinkpad on eBay or something. ]]> Computer Science and IT iisjman07 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2365711 Could I get into a university at the age of 22-24 with only an A-level in maths? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2365905&goto=newpost Tue, 28 May 2013 21:24:47 GMT As TenofThem said, an Access course sounds like... As TenofThem said, an Access course sounds like the way to go in your situation, they last 1 year and you can take classes during the day or in the evening (depending on what is offered at the centre you choose to study at) and it gives you a qualification accepted by universities to study at degree level. It is a level 3 qualification, equivalent to A-levels.

You may be able to receive funding to help with your studies depending on your circumstances. Have a look at local colleges to see what they have to say about financing an Access course. ]]> Computer Science and IT SpicyStrawberry http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2365905 Aerospace Engineering http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2364912&goto=newpost Mon, 27 May 2013 21:22:27 GMT I would expect engineering applicants to have... I would expect engineering applicants to have done physics as a subject as well. ]]> Computer Science and IT Lackadaisical http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2364912 Where could a Computing degree take you? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2364291&goto=newpost Mon, 27 May 2013 10:07:47 GMT Computing skills are so fundamental these days... Computing skills are so fundamental these days that a Computing graduate is going to have skills which serve them well in a whole host of industries.

There are a number of ways to get into the industry, or just to become more tech-savvy in a world increasingly relying on technology.

Buckingham offers a two-year Computing degree designed to help students do just this.

Students looking to study computing - which doors are you hoping a Computing degree will open? Where do you see yourself in 2/3/4 years?

Get in touch if I can be of any assistance, here to help!

- Jamie ]]> Computer Science and IT The University of Buckingham http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2364291 Level 2 Technical Diploma in IT? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2360666&goto=newpost Sun, 26 May 2013 09:21:52 GMT Yeah if you need any help give us a message :) Yeah if you need any help give us a message :) ]]> Computer Science and IT Daniel_R http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2360666 Brighton/Reading Uni - Can I get in with my A-levels? Maths? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2345256&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 09:59:08 GMT Basically, top unis ( Top 15 ) will require... Basically, top unis ( Top 15 ) will require maths, then there's unis that just want a science subject or two. Thennn, there will be unis that just wants GCSE maths ]]> Computer Science and IT yodawg321 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2345256 Ubi Course? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2362306&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 20:30:08 GMT Can someone give me advice on what course to do... Can someone give me advice on what course to do in uni that involves Computers and Maths.

I dont want the course to be too much on the maths aspect.

Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Computer Science and IT Imraan Saleem http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2362306 Computer Science with Law (Strathclyde) http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2361908&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 13:08:41 GMT Hi guys! Just wondering if anyone has any... Hi guys!

Just wondering if anyone has any information about the Computer Science with Law course at the University of Strathclyde. I'm thinking of applying for this course next year but I'm just wondering if anyone's doing the course or knows someone who does and can give me some information about it.

Thanks in advance. ]]> Computer Science and IT saulgoodman http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2361908 Computer Science (G400) at Edinburgh, Manchester or Warwick? Help needed http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2328491&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 21:55:44 GMT All 3 have top courses and I would pick based on... All 3 have top courses and I would pick based on where you would like to live etc.

Edinburgh may also have more opportunities for interdisciplinary work, or so I've heard. ]]> Computer Science and IT tooosh http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2328491 3rd Year Computer Game Technology http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2357452&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 20:45:51 GMT You'd probably need to contact the universities directly for that sort of information. ]]> Computer Science and IT MartinMorrison http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2357452 Oxford cs Vs Jerome fisher program at U penn http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2307808&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 20:38:55 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Aprpvr)--- Any advise on...

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Any advise on which is better. The M&T program at Jerome Fisher University of Pennsylvania or Comp science at Oxford. Tough choice

Oh wow. I was at Penn recently and met some people on the JF program. I was doing CS @ Penn as an exchange student from Edinburgh. Inbox me if you want great detail but overall US very different from the UK, especially Penn. I can comment that CS and SEAS at Penn seemed to suck, the entire schools focus is definitely Wharton. I'm not sure how much JF is skewed to SEAS or Wharton to be honest, the program is probably very flexible.

If I was in your position, I'd take Oxford. I think the UK in general wins hands down for undergraduate, and I'm quite certain that Oxford CS is much better than Penn CS or SEAS. In terms of the business or management side of things, I don't know much about how Oxford fares for that but Wharton would definitely be more (if not the most) prestigious for that in the US esp.

But yeah, undergrad in the US is a bit dodgy, especially those dual program degrees (though this is definitely one of the better ones). The advantage of Penn is that you can probably switch into a full time Wharton program or something while the program at Oxford will be quite rigid. It's also 3 years at Oxford vs 4 at Penn. Price should be a huge factor also, Oxford definitely wins there.

At the end of the day the Oxford route is more 'honest'. Oxford is definitely more prestigious overall. It's also a ton cheaper, a public university, and you will learn tons in the program. The US way of undergrad is more like a business, especially Penn. If you want to work in the US Wharton will set you up very nicely though - but an extra year and a ton more money, it's hard to say if it's worth it...

Good luck! ]]> Computer Science and IT MartinMorrison http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2307808 UCL, Bristol, Manchester or Southampton? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2239456&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:41 GMT ---Quote (Originally by joy13975)--- Thank you...

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Thank you so much for the information :) That makes me want to go to Bristol more. Just waiting for other people's opinion after UCL's open day this Wednesday! I have also looked at the employers' ranking; in ascending order it is: Manchester, Bristol, UCL, Southampton.

Where did you get the employer's rankings from? Have been looking everywhere for a list as I'm wanting to choose either Manchester or Southampton for French and Management but I'm not sure which to choose (sorry to waylay the thread, if I did) ]]> Computer Science and IT Bellevie http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2239456 Really worried now... http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2277623&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 11:07:07 GMT ---Quote (Originally by tynanv)--- After doing...

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After doing some research about jobs/schools etc, I came to the realization that I should be doing something that I like to do for a living, even if it doesn't pay as well. I'm not saying money isn't important because that way I can afford to do the things I want, but what good is a life where I hate my job that I do? What I'm struggling with here, is the fact that I don't know if computer science is the way to go for me. I LOVE technology and all the things that it has to offer, but do I really want to be working at a desk programming things all day? Not really. I would like to be doing something more business/technology related. Even something like app developing interests me, but I don't know if computer science is the way to go anymore.. Help me :/

I went a software development route through my courses etc, and I am currently in a helpdesk role (what alot of people will be in when they graduate IT) and tbh, I hate it, the job is boring as hell, you hav to deal with angry or annoyed people on the phone all day, usualy calling over trivial matters, and when you are not doing that there isnt really that much to do lol (in my job anyway) like I have some networking responsibilities but they dont take long.

Anyway what I'm getting at is I sympathise 100% because I hate my job so much, and whilst I still consider programming as a job, I regret everything I have done to this point purely for the fact its ended up in this job lol

Now I get paid well, considering I dont even have a degree (HND) I have enough money to live the lifestyle of my choosing, but the time at work makes me severly unhappy,

Not meaning to put you off IT or anything but low level IT jobs are really bad, I mean I cant say what a programming job would be like, ive only ever done projects in college etc as goes that,

But, this is the worst job ive ever had, and ive worked on a farm before lol, so yeah I am currently lookin at my other options, have done a fitness instructor certificate and a business managmenetr advanced diploma which both took like 6 months - 1 year

So im not saying you will deffo follow what happened to me but, if the same thing happened you might end up changing paths also,

Be 100% sure of what you want, and in the end of the day, a degree in anything looks great, but you mightent get the "new job" you want if your degree is irrelivant, i.e. computer science grad tryna get into being a vet lol,

Bad example but you get the jist, hope I havent filled you with dread, just giving a fair warning to what can happen to the select few,

Just to point out, I've never had problem getting IT jobs due to not having a degree, its always been about relevant work experience, though now I have a full year of that doin application support and network support and several months doing web design for a local charity.

That being said I still feel fortunate to have a job and be earning well over average for someone our age. ]]> Computer Science and IT LukeM90 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2277623 BSc Honours Computing and Information Technology VS Computer Science http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2350219&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 09:02:44 GMT Thanks Josh, that was really interesting to hear.... Thanks Josh, that was really interesting to hear. Does the computing and information technology have a lot of maths involved?

Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Computer Science and IT RachaelC700 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2350219 RISC cpu operation http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2359399&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 07:14:13 GMT Hello, I am having some trouble with the... Hello, I am having some trouble with the following set of questions.
I include them along with my answers.
Would anyone be able to confirm if I am correct here ?
Thanks kindly for any help.

Suppose a RISC machine uses overlapping register windows for passing parameters between procedures. The machine has 298 registers, and each register window has 22 registers, of which 10 are global registers and 10 are local registers. Answer the following:

a) How many registers would be available for use by input parameters?
My attempted answer: 1

b) How many registers would be available for use by output parameters?
My attempted answer: 1

c) How many register windows would be available for use?
My attempted answer: 276

d) By how much would the current window pointer (CWP) be incremented at each procedure call ?
My attempted answer: By 12. ]]> Computer Science and IT fran1942 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2359399 Computer Science Apprenticeship ? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2358730&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 16:18:24 GMT Hii Just making this thread as I wanted to... Hii

Just making this thread as I wanted to ask are there any computer science apprenticeships that I could get into?

I've been really doubting whether to go to uni as all it is, is a way of getting into (FAT) debt before you've even really started your adult life... ]]> Computer Science and IT h1m94 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2358730 maths for computer scienc/software engineering http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2356989&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 06:34:05 GMT Also really prefer a practical approach to... Also really prefer a practical approach to learning to be honest

Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Computer Science and IT jamesc789 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2356989 In what ranking would you put these universities for Computer Science? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2356659&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 23:01:38 GMT Birmingham or Birmingham City?

You can't go wrong at any of them.
Except Birmingham City.

Now based on where I'd rather live, that would go Manchester, UCL, Edinburgh, Birmingham City, Southampton, York, Warwick, St Andrews. But that's just my opinion. ]]> Computer Science and IT tooosh http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2356659