Leeds or Newcastle for cs from someone who did either course

Or at Durham and Sheffield with foundation btw want the employability high and don’t want maths heavy in the modules as not really fan but have passion for cs???

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Or at Durham and Sheffield with foundation btw want the employability high and don’t want maths heavy in the modules as not really fan but have passion for cs???

Hiya,

I am currently a second year student for computer at the University of Sheffield so hopefully I can help you out a little with your decision :smile:

In terms of the degree itself, maths does play a role to a certain extent. In my first year, out of 8 modules, I had 1 maths module. So far in my first semester of second year, out of 4 modules, I have 1 maths module. However that is not to say that none of the other modules contain maths at all as a basic knowledge is required. There is support provided by the university if you need extra support which you can find out about more here.

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/academic-skills/study-skills-online#maths

Let me know if you have anymore questions!
Jivanthika

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Hiya,

I am currently a second year student for computer at the University of Sheffield so hopefully I can help you out a little with your decision :smile:

How much is in foundation apparently bare not just math chem and physics and engineering

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Original post by aryc_30

How much is in foundation apparently bare not just math chem and physics and engineering

Hiya,
I am not quite sure I understand what you are meaning to ask? Is it in terms of the range of subjects covered in a foundation year?

While I did not undertake a foundation year myself, I have a few friends who did. A foundation year allows to consolidate any gaps in your education before you progress onto your degree. Therefore, you build your foundations in subjects that will support you later on.

For more information on foundation years, you can find it here
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/2024/computer-science-foundation-year-bsc-mcomp

Good luck!
Jivanthika