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Struggling with finding a safety for COMP SCI

Been struggling to find a safety uni for a comp sci related course for over 48+ hours and I want to submit my application Monday. I'm predicted ABB, need safe that's around BBC-CCC (preferably BCC)

Any computer science related course e.g. cybersecurity, AI, computing, software engineering, IT.

Don't mind foundation year at a top UNI. Study comp Sci don't study a level maths got GCSE maths 5 (which limits me a lot IK) Btw I'm eligible for contextual offer at pretty much all Unis so can look for slightly higher grades than what I want.

I want a safe that's well respected like top 30 (preferably Russell group) In England (preferably around London).

Thanks.

(edited 2 months ago)

Reply 1

Kuriknowsbest98

Original post

by Dolamonkey

Been struggling to find a safety uni for a comp sci related course for over 48+ hours and I want to submit my application Monday. I'm predicted ABB, need safe that's around BBC-CCC (preferably BCC)
Any computer science related course e.g. cybersecurity, AI, computing, software engineering, IT.
Don't mind foundation year at a top UNI. Study comp Sci don't study a level maths got GCSE maths 5 (which limits me a lot IK)
I want a safe that's well respected like top 30 (preferably Russell group) In England (preferably around London).
Thanks.

Hey, finding a proper Russell Group safety for CS with BCC–CCC is tough, especially without A-level Maths. Look at courses with a foundation year – Royal Holloway and Leicester both have them and lower offers, so they could work as safeties. Make sure to include one on your UCAS and mention any coding experience in your personal statement.

Reply 2

McGinger

Original post

by Dolamonkey

Been struggling to find a safety uni for a comp sci related course for over 48+ hours and I want to submit my application Monday. I'm predicted ABB, need safe that's around BBC-CCC (preferably BCC)
Any computer science related course e.g. cybersecurity, AI, computing, software engineering, IT.
Don't mind foundation year at a top UNI. Study comp Sci don't study a level maths got GCSE maths 5 (which limits me a lot IK) Btw I'm eligible for contextual offer at pretty much all Unis so can look for slightly higher grades than what I want.
I want a safe that's well respected like top 30 (preferably Russell group) In England (preferably around London).
Thanks.

"proper Russell Group" is totally meaningless and especially for a subject like CS. Employers do not actually obsesses about RG in the way that may school leavers assume, and they dont use this as a filter for job applications, Many of the best places for STEM degrees are not RG at all. Look for any sort of placements, work experience, study abroad - this will add far more to your graduate CV than any Uni 'badge'.

'Good for CS' within reach of London -
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science at Oxford Brookes University - BBC
BSc Computer Science - Computer Science Degree | University of Essex - BBB - BBC
Computing Sciences (with a foundation year) BSc : University of Sussex - CCC