computer science vs computing

I may be wrong but I'd guess that if there is any standard difference between Computing and Computer Science, it would be that Computer Science covers computing from a more theoretical (and 'mathsy') angle, whereas Computing maybe covers it from a more practical point of view. I think the best idea would be to try and look at the content of specific courses you are interested in - you can probably find this information on departmental web pages - and, if the courses are modular, try and have a look at the different modules you can do to see which courses have networking/data communications sort of modules.
There are lots of good Unis for Computing/Computer Science - you could maybe look at a league table or something like that for ideas but make sure you check out the courses before deciding to apply on the basis that someone else thinks they are good Universities :tongue:

especially since you already seem to know the kind of thing you want to do.
Hope that helps.
Jenn xx

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Alaric

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Also which areas of computing are in highest pay.

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Computer Science involves learning about existing technologies and theories to create the technology of tomorrow. Computing however, is just concerned with how computer technology operates currently.

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lost_in_cyberia

is computer sci employable? wot can u do after the degree?

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JennLlama

What you can go into with Comp Sci is likely to depend on what (if anything) you 'specialised' in, for example if your course is modular and you took a lot of programming modules, you might go into programming whereas if you did a lot of networking modules you might go into networking/telecommunications. It depends on what you enjoy and what you have most experience in I guess. As well as jobs in computing, you'll probably be qualified for a few other types of jobs (e.g. you might use the maths skills from your course to go into the financial sector). It's not very comprehensive but my Uni (Warwick) has a short document about where Comp Sci students go when they graduate here.
Jenn xx

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Comp Sci is definitely employable...but like Jenn said, it depends on what you specialise in. Most, if not all, Comp Sci degrees have a generic first year but then in the second and third year students can choose from a number of options - such as graphics, artificial intelligence, networking, object orientated programming etc.

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lost_in_cyberia

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Comp Sci is definitely employable...but like Jenn said, it depends on what you specialise in. Most, if not all, Comp Sci degrees have a generic first year but then in the second and third year students can choose from a number of options - such as graphics, artificial intelligence, networking, object orientated programming etc.

err... so is it ok if im dun so physics, IT and arts/designs in AL?

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Tev

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lost_in_cyberia

err... so is it ok if im dun so physics, IT and arts/designs in AL?

Lots of courses require maths. Not all of them though.

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Tev

Lots of courses require maths. Not all of them though.

This is the problem I encountered when applying for Comp Sci at Universities - a number of the top uni's wanted Maths to full A Level which I didn't have. However, there are a lot of good universities that run respected Comp Sci courses that don't require A-Level maths, such as Kent, Loughborough, Birmingham, Surrey, Sussex and East Anglia.

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lost_in_cyberia

ok thanks so does it mean computer science includes a lot of IT stuff? Do u think it will be good for a law conversion afterwards? Or would u more prefer to be on the business track in the 1st degree then a law conversion?

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lost_in_cyberia

ok thanks so does it mean computer science includes a lot of IT stuff? Do u think it will be good for a law conversion afterwards? Or would u more prefer to be on the business track in the 1st degree then a law conversion?

Most Comp Sci courses involve a lot of IT stuff, accompanied by maths and physics stuff. If you want to do law I don't think comp sci would be the best way to go...maybe something like history or politics and then a law conversion would be better?

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MozMan

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Computer Science involves learning about existing technologies and theories to create the technology of tomorrow. Computing however, is just concerned with how computer technology operates currently.

this is what a professor told me, this is the answer to thread, in almost his exact words!

computing is a lot more vocational

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benamure

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MozMan

this is what a professor told me, this is the answer to thread, in almost his exact words!

computing is a lot more vocational

I wouldn't read too much into the name of the course. I'm at Imperial studying Computing, and my friend is at Cambridge studying Computer Science. The courses, with the exception of the physics component of his NatSci, seem pretty much identical thus far.

Ben

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