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Computer science is about understanding, designing, implementing and using computing systems. These systems can range in scale, and complexity, from the tiny components of a single processor to the globe-spanning internet.
The core concepts of computing come from mathematics, logic and engineering, such as:
You will be mostly based in the School of Informatics with lectures, tutorials and classes held in Appleton Tower. The building is located in the University's Central Campus area, and provides purpose-built facilities and dedicated learning and teaching spaces.You will also attend classes in the Nucleus building at the King’s Buildings campus. The King’s Buildings campus is around 15 minutes by bus from the Central Campus. The Nucleus building is a new shared learning, teaching and social hub, built to a sustainable and environmentally efficient design.You will have access to computer laboratories in Appleton Tower and quality software support. You will also be able to use the University’s facilities, including libraries and common student spaces.
Popular employers include: Google, Facebook, Amazon, IBM, SkyScanner, Intel, Samsung, ARM, Nvida, Keysight, RockStar North, NatWest, J.P. Morgan, Citigroup
Our school boasts a record number of start-ups and spinouts over the last ten years, including those set up by our alumni, such as:
We support you to recognise the wealth of possibilities ahead, during your time at the University and after graduation. Our award-winning Careers Service plays an essential part in your wider student experience at the University and provides:
UCAS Application • Official High School Transcripts • Personal Statement • Educational Resume • Letter of Recommendation by School TeacherA Levels: A*A*A* - AAB in one set of examsInternational Baccalaureate (IB): 43 points with 777 at HL - 34 points with 665 at HLCBSE / CISCE Boards: Overall average of 80% or above and minimum 80% in all required subjects (or 85% where we require a grade A at SQA Higher). 75% at Grade XII EnglishIELTS: 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each componentTOEFL (iBT): 92 overall with at least 20 in each componentRequired subjects: A Levels- Mathematics at A, IB- HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6, SL: English at 5Minimum Entry Requirement: A Levels: ABB, IB: 32 points with 655 at HLSoftware EngineerData ScientistMachine Learning EngineerCybersecurity AnalystCloud EngineerAI EngineerDatabase AdministratorSystems AnalystNetwork EngineerDevOps Engineer
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