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What can you do with a degree in Computing
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Gaurav MalikSchool of Computing and Technology
University of East London
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Computing
• Developing Applications (Web, Client)• Creating Databases• Networking• Communications• Software Engineering
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What is happening around you
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Typical Graduate Entry Jobs
– Network & Technical Support– Software Developer– Web Developer– Software Analyst– Software Tester– Games Programming– Games Tester– http://www.olearyseries.com/CE06/
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Kind of Degrees available• Information Systems
– Information Systems– Business Information Systems
• New Media– Computer Games– Music Technology– Multimedia Technology
• Computing– Computing– Information Security– Software Engineering– Computer Networks
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Example of modules
• A variety of modules covering both Computing and Management.• Modules include (amongst others)
– Networking– Programming– Ethical Issues– Database Development– Network Security– Employability Skills– Introduction to Computer Graphics– Visual Programming– Network Systems and Technologies
• Project Topics– RFID, Network Algorithms, Expert Systems, GIS.
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What do the degrees look like
• http://homepages.uel.ac.uk/G.Malik/ug_modules_bcs.htm
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Choosing the right degree
• Think backwards– Think about the skills you have– Think about the kind of job you want
• Accreditation– QAA – Quality & Assurance Agency– British Computer Society– Institute for the Management of Information Systems– Institute of Electrical Engineering (IET)
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An example of a topic
• Year 1– Introduction to Computer Networking– Introduction to Software Development
• Year 2– Network Systems and Technologies– Software Development
• Year 3– Advance Topics in Networks– Programming Paradigms
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Choosing where to study
• Geography• Lab facilities• Quality of the programme• Vendor qualifications• Placement Opportunity• General facilities
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Prospects• The future’s bright!• Our students find well paid, stimulating jobs• Many go onto postgraduate study
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Entry Requirements
• 160 UCAS points– AVCE– A-Levels– BTEC Nationals– Diploma in IT\Engineering
• Access Courses• Pass your GCSE’s and get Grades C in Maths & English
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University of East LondonWe believe that you will find UEL can offer a rewarding course of studies in a supportive and friendly environment. Many challenges will face you on the way to completing your chosen subject and we will do our best to guide you through your studies.
Computing AdmissionsKhrieu [email protected]://www.uel.ac.uk/scot
Taster DaysGaurav [email protected]
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