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Computer Science at Bristol - Entry Subjects

Hey guys, ive been a strong follower in TSR, though this is my first thread!

Ive been looking for a 4 year MEng in Computer Science at Bristol, and my predicted grades are A* in Maths, A in Physics and A in Computing.

I have heard that computing is a 'bad' subject to study for CompSci, it has been said that they want diversity in the subjects. I originally wanted to do Maths at uni, but Computing at A-Level swayed my opinion, (what im trying to say is that i didnt choose Computing at A level to try and get into a Computer Science degree).

Is this true? Would someone with Maths Physics and History be at any advantage to me doing Computing at A level?

Thanks in advance
ZacPh
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Golzernurf
That makes no sense. They could turn around and say, "If you are so interested about computing that you want to study it for 4 years why didn't you take it for A-Level." Just be honest, if it doesn't go well maybe you are better off not studying at that uni.
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Golzernurf
That makes no sense. They could turn around and say, "If you are so interested about computing that you want to study it for 4 years why didn't you take it for A-Level." Just be honest, if it doesn't go well maybe you are better off not studying at that uni.


Thanks for the response :smile:

Anyone else have any advice on CompSci at bristol or any advice on the admissions/personal statement would be greatly appreciated. :biggrin:

ZacPh
At most universities A level computing is not a mandatory subject to take a CompSci degree. Most of the top unis ask for Maths as a requirement though.
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Thanks guys. any other tips?
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definitely won't be a disadvantage doing computing at A level. What matter is that you have maths (and predicted A* like you are puts you in a good position).
universities wont ask for you to take computing as an A level, because not all places teach it. this doesn't mean its bad to do it.

i did AQA Computing and found it helped with some modules up to christmas. after that, it's all new:smile:
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I am at Bristol University doing the computer science MEng, and I did maths, computing, and physics at A level.
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I am at Bristol University doing the computer science MEng, and I did maths, computing, and physics at A level.

oh dear, not another ginger from Poole Grammar doing CS at Bristol :awesome:
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Absolutely. I don't believe taking computing at A-level will particularly give you any advantage or disadvantage on your application. I know plenty of people here who took it and plenty who didn't.

As has been said, maths is the only real requirement.
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In my school there is no subject like Computer Science. I did IB programme and I decided to write my extended essay on CS on my own + I had no one to supervise me ( I had a supervisor due to formal requirements - my maths teacher who didn't check my work at all) and I got A in my essay :P And I succeeded to apply for 2011 deferred entry.
I'm in my 3rd year at Bristol doing Comp Sci, and I took Maths, English, Music and IT (lol) at A level.

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