Kings vs Durham for Computer Science
Hi, I currently have offers from Kings College London and Durham University for Computer Science and am trying to figure out which one to firm for UCAS. Would love thoughts based on where you went and what outcomes there are post graduating from either place into the workplace, like what sort of things do people do and which is the better place to go to. Would love all thoughts, thank you for all your help!
***posting on behalf of a friend
***posting on behalf of a friend
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by muesliandcakeHi, I currently have offers from Kings College London and Durham University for Computer Science and am trying to figure out which one to firm for UCAS. Would love thoughts based on where you went and what outcomes there are post graduating from either place into the workplace, like what sort of things do people do and which is the better place to go to. Would love all thoughts, thank you for all your help!
***posting on behalf of a friend
***posting on behalf of a friend
Is a placement year available? The experience gained in a placement year adds a lot to a graduate CV.
Otherwise compare the modules and optional modules for both courses - which do you find most interesting and what would you pick if you went there?
Then think about living costs - accommodation will be much cheaper in Durham.
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Im first year at durham for CS. Course is great, five mandatory modules (including a programming module) plus one module you can choose (eg language). 12hrs lectures + 10 hrs practicals (sit in room nd do questions) weekly contact hours for term 1 and term 2 then some exams in term 3. Some coursework over the year. Need 40% overall over the modules to progress to year 2. But more than the course the uni life has been more about durham itself as a place, I love the college system (play lots of football for my college A-F teams) , as well as try other sports, My flatmates are great, and five of us have signed a house together for year 2. Durham has been exceptional. Cant tell you about workplace after the degree as have not completed the course. i recomend also joining the durham cs discord before hand
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