Can anybody help with what uni would be best for computer science?

Hi im currently deciding which of these 5 universities would be the best for computer science as i know Lancaster has gone up in computer science but I have seen Kent and did like it.

Lancaster, Kent, Sussex, Leicester and Kingston

I am not too sure which would be a good option

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University of Kent Reps

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Original post by Heroboy960

Hi im currently deciding which of these 5 universities would be the best for computer science as i know Lancaster has gone up in computer science but I have seen Kent and did like it.

Lancaster, Kent, Sussex, Leicester and Kingston

I am not too sure which would be a good option

Hi there,
Trying to decide between different universities is tough, and is a big decision, so I thought I would summarise the pros of studying with us at Kent to help make your decision a bit easier. :smile:

Both BCS and The Engineering Council have accredited the University of Kent's Computer Science course, so if you were unsure about potential job prospects after your degree, coming to Kent will mean you are taught to an industry standard and you'll have the knowledge you need for the transition between graduation and working to go smoothly. Our course also comes with the option to take a year in industry where you can take a year out of your studies to work and gain industry experience which can set you apart from other graduates. Our computer science course is also fairly varied in what you can cover, such as cyberspace and cyber security, AI and even games development so you will have plenty of opportunity to figure out what you enjoy if you wanted to specialise later on.
I hope this helps, if you'd like any more information you can visit the course site here https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/124/computer-science#tab--stage1
All the best,
Beth, UKC Rep

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University of Leicester

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Original post by Heroboy960

Hi im currently deciding which of these 5 universities would be the best for computer science as i know Lancaster has gone up in computer science but I have seen Kent and did like it.

Lancaster, Kent, Sussex, Leicester and Kingston

I am not too sure which would be a good option

Hey @Heroboy960

Great to hear you are considering Leicester!

What year are you at the moment?

If you're Year 12, then there's plenty of time to try and visit on Open Days coming up in the new year! I would say this is the best way to figure out if the university and course is right for you.

It will give you some insight into the content that you will be studying and you could also look at doing a year in industry or year abroad at Leicester!

Visiting will also give you the opportunity to see everything else that will make up your experience- such as accommodation, societies, the city, study facilities etc. So I would definitely recommend visiting if you can (private campus tours also available on request!)

If you're Year 13 and sending your application for the January deadline, and we make you an offer, you will be invited to visit us on an offer holder day- where, again, you get to find out so much more. It's worth me saying that looking at league tables can sometimes be unhelpful, as university is such a personal experience- you're investing in you and how you learn and want to live :smile:

Always happy to chat more- Alisha :smile:

(UK Student Recruitment Support Officer)

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Lancaster Student Ambassador

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Original post by Heroboy960

Hi im currently deciding which of these 5 universities would be the best for computer science as i know Lancaster has gone up in computer science but I have seen Kent and did like it.

Lancaster, Kent, Sussex, Leicester and Kingston

I am not too sure which would be a good option

Hiya!

As the other reps have said, choosing the university for you can be pretty hard. I'll try to give some additional insight into my experience as a third-year Computer Science student in Lancaster.

Of course, there are many aspects to consider when applying to a university but personally, I would suggest attending an open day or offer holder event so you'll be able to see the area, campus, accommodation, and facilities each Computing department offers. Speaking to current students in the course can help too. However, if visiting the universities is not achievable, I know Lancaster at least sometimes holds online tours and online open days.

I would also suggest looking at the core and optional modules as that can make a massive impact on how you enjoy and experience computer science. There may also be some differences in the available modules due to things like specialisations and facilities. For example, I haven't had an entirely maths-based module or a module that relied heavily on maths. (This may have changed slightly though as Lancaster has improved and changed the modules offered since I've first become a student here). So in this case, if you're not a fan of maths that might be a plus for you!

Hope this helps a bit and feel free to let me know if you have any questions. Best of luck for the future and I'm sure you'll be happy whichever university you end up going to!

- Sophia

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Some jobs require computer science degree from russell group university or oxbridge. But generally you don't need a computer science degree for software developer jobs. But I can say all universities are good for computer science,for example IBM is strategic partner with South Bank University.Cisco is strategic partner with London Metropolitan University.The thing is what you desire and how much you are good at...

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