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Hi all, I was interested in doing computer science but am confused between the differences with the following courses:
Computer science, Computing and software engineering? It's also worth noting I didn't do A level maths, and would be applying to mid table Uni's
Any help very appreciated.

Imperial College London

London

Reply 21

avg4all

whats the difference between comp sci. and comp engg. ?

Reply 22

UnknownDude

Original post by alexp98

Original post by avg4all

whats the difference between comp sci. and comp engg. ?

I think Computer Science is about the Maths and Science behind computer systems, so looking at algorithms to produce efficient software and systems.

I believe Computer Engineering is designing and building computer systems. Sounds pretty vague but when I mean "build a computer", I'm talking about building nanobots and other futuristic stuff like that. But I doubt we have a course called Computer Engineering in the UK. What you're looking for is Electrical Engineering, perhaps.

Reply 23

alexp98

Original post by UnknownDude

If you didn't do Maths then it'll be very hard to apply to one of the top unis since Maths is required for them, including Imperial.

I think Software Engineering is about creating software in the most efficient, controlled and systematic way, whilst learning about all the things in development of a software.

On the other hand, Computer Science teaches you almost everything to do with Computers, ranging from solving tricky coding problems to researching artificial intelligence. I may be wrong so correct me.

I think Computer Science is about the Maths and Science behind computer systems, so looking at algorithms to produce efficient software and systems.

I believe Computer Engineering is designing and building computer systems. Sounds pretty vague but when I mean "build a computer", I'm talking about building nanobots and other futuristic stuff like that. But I doubt we have a course called Computer Engineering in the UK. What you're looking for is Electrical Engineering, perhaps.

Very informative and helpful, thanks. I'll have to research more about computer science than and ask some tutors at Uni what they think about me doing it without A level Maths. Thankfully I have around 3-4 good choices already

Reply 24

UnknownDude

Original post by alexp98

Do you do Computing, Physics, Electronics or Statistics? If so, try King's College London.

Reply 25

merrigold

Hello! I applied for MEng Computing - I just got invited to interview! Very happy but also nervous! :tongue:

Reply 26

lionbiscuit

Original post by merrigold

Hello! I applied for MEng Computing - I just got invited to interview! Very happy but also nervous! :tongue:

When did you send the application?

Reply 27

merrigold

Original post by lionbiscuit

When did you send the application?

Just before the Oxbridge deadline, I think the 13th :smile:

Reply 28

Datta10

Original post by merrigold

Hello! I applied for MEng Computing - I just got invited to interview! Very happy but also nervous! :tongue:

Congrats

! I got invitation to an interview today aswell! When is your interview?

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Reply 29

merrigold

Original post by Datta10

Congrats

! I got invitation to an interview today aswell! When is your interview?

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Well done to you too! :tongue:

On the 25th of November

Reply 30

UnknownDude

Original post by merrigold

Hello! I applied for MEng Computing - I just got invited to interview! Very happy but also nervous! :tongue:

Original post by Datta10

Congrats

! I got invitation to an interview today aswell! When is your interview?

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Congrats! Got an acknowledgement email but no interview... :frown:

Mind pm-ing your grades/predicted grades, so I can see if I'm worth interviewing? :smile:

Reply 31

Xabier

Original post by merrigold

Just before the Oxbridge deadline, I think the 13th :smile:

I sent mine on the 15th, this better mean I receive a reply tomorrow. I'm so impatient, checking my email every minute. Did you get notified from both UCAS and email that you got an interview?

Reply 32

username1831327

Computer science
AS grades: AAAB (maths chemistry computing physics)
Predidcted: A*A*A (maths chemistry computing) and A in AS further maths (dropped physics)
Got all the acknowledgment emails but no offers/interviews yet :frown:

sent on 15th Oct. so hopefully i'll hear something soon!

(edited 8 years ago)

Reply 33

edothero

No interview yet, sent my application early October.. Getting worried :tumble:

Reply 34

SSD07

Do all the top unis interview for computer science?

I'm applying to bath, Durham, Nottingham, Exeter and Newcastle (I know Newcastle only does an informal one)

Reply 35

r1fad

Any international applicants here?

Reply 36

r1fad

Got an acknowledgement email from Imperial today
#relieved

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Reply 37

Xabier

Original post by SSD07

Do all the top unis interview for computer science?

I'm applying to bath, Durham, Nottingham, Exeter and Newcastle (I know Newcastle only does an informal one)