Computer Science Undergraduate Study at The University of Nottingham

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Contents Welcome to the School of
Computer Science
02 Welcome Welcome to the School of Computer Science At the end of your degree, your prospects will be
at The University of Nottingham. We’re pleased excellent. Our degrees are designed to equip you
03 Why computer science at Nottingham? that you’re considering studying one of the with an in-depth knowledge of how computers
06 Research-led teaching most diverse and relevant subjects of the 21st work and how that knowledge can be applied to
century, and delighted that you’re thinking of design and implement the systems of the future.
07 Student profile applying to study it here. Coupled with an impressive range of valuable
09 Course structures transferable skills such as problem solving, project
As you’ll discover from reading this brochure, we management and independent research, this
13 First-year course structure offer world-class teaching and a stimulating study means that you will be well positioned to apply for
15 Computer science degree courses environment. In the latest Research Assessment positions with companies such as Adobe, Google,
Exercise, 100% of our research was classed IBM and Microsoft.
19 Year in industry and summer placements as of an international standard. This means that
20 Study abroad your lectures and seminars will be based around Choosing where to study is obviously a big
the latest developments – something that’s decision and we’d encourage you to do as much
21 Careers absolutely vital in as fast-moving an industry as research as you can. Please read this brochure,
23 Why choose The University of Nottingham? computer science – and that you will be taught check our website for more detailed information
by lecturers who are world-leading researchers and take advantage of our open days, where you
25 Applying for a place in the subjects they teach. Staff and students will be able to see the facilities for yourself and
26 Visiting and contacting us are currently exploring areas including mobile ask any questions you might have.
computing, the fundamental principles of logic
and discrete mathematics, and the application of We look forward to meeting you.
those principles to gaming, scheduling and driving
Front cover image: robots. Professor Uwe Aickelin
Olivia Graham working on her coursework in the school’s main terminal room. Head of the School of Computer Science
You’ll benefit from up-to-the-minute software,
dedicated computer labs and wireless access
throughout the school building and the on-campus
halls of residence. Not only that, our connections
with employers open up exciting possibilities for
your year in industry or summer internship, if you
choose to take this option.

Students working in the School of
Computer Science Atrium.

01 02


Why computer science at
Nottingham?
Computer science is intimately concerned About us Access to computers Throughout the year, you will be able to seek
with knowing, in detail, how computers and The School of Computer Science employs over Don’t worry about bringing a computer with you academic advice from the course director for your
computer systems work. Building on that 30 members of staff, including 13 professors, and – the school’s computer facilities are available degree, and from tutors and module convenors
knowledge helps us understand how we can typically accepts 130 undergraduate students and there are also 24-hour facilities for computer at module registration days, which are held three
build computer systems and program them per year. We are based on Jubilee Campus, use in several locations around the University, times a year.
to do what we want them to do. It’s also a beautifully designed campus with striking including on Jubilee Campus. In addition, all
about the way computers store and process buildings, innovative green technology and plenty University accommodation comes equipped with A further source of support is the Undergraduate
information and how humans and computers of open spaces. an internet connection – useful to know if you do Learning Community Forum, which deals with all
interact with each other. decide to bring a computer with you. issues affecting campus life (social, residential
Our courses are constantly reviewed to ensure and catering) as well as academic matters.
Computer scientists need to look at down-to- their content is up-to-date and our students and Study support
earth engineering issues such as building tools alumni endorse that one of the most popular Advice and support will be available to you from We hope you will feel at home at Nottingham.
that help us create large-scale software systems. and valuable elements is the second-year group the day you arrive at University. In Week One, However, should you have any problems, the
However, at the other end of the scale, there are project. For more details of this project, please you will benefit from our course-specific teaching University has specialist support services.
profound philosophical issues about what can, or see pages 9-10. and learning support sessions. You will also be These include Academic and Disability Support,
can’t, be computed. This leads us to ask profound introduced to your personal tutor, who can offer Financial Support, a counselling service and faith
questions about the fundamental nature of the Facilities guidance on academic and personal matters at advice. For more information, please see
‘computation’ process. We are committed to providing the facilities you’ll any time during the year, should you need it. At www.nottingham.ac.uk/ssc
need to succeed in computer science. Along with the end of the first semester, you will be able to
At its core, computer science is about access to University-wide facilities, computer contribute any feedback on your experience to a
representing, transforming, analysing and science students will have exclusive use of the discussion group.
distributing information. This information can come following:
from very different sources and mean different • three workstation labs with regularly updated
things. Face locations can be found in video hardware within the school, providing a total of
streams, networks of friends can be learned from 235 PCs running mainly Windows 7 – with
social media, and the current prices of stocks 24-hour access
can be retrieved from the stock market intranet. • University-wide wireless access and dedicated
A degree in computer science will teach you how Ethernet points in the school
to deal with information, no matter what form it • a pool of Linux workstations and remote access
comes in. to Linux (SuSE/CentOS) servers
• virtual servers for teaching and projects in a high
A computer science degree from The University availability cluster
of Nottingham will leave you well placed to
understand how to program today’s computers
• MSDN® access for registered students “The advantages are working in a real-life
and also how to design and implement the
systems of the future, whether they are a Scan the code to
watch our school video
situation, boosting communication skills
traditional computer system, a smartphone, the
next internet, or something completely new. on your smartphone. and gaining experience in the voluntary
sector.”
Niall O’Dwyer
MSci Computer Science, third year

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Research-led teaching

CompSoc • Helping Playworks, a charity which aims to Equally important for you as a student is the Dr Max Wilson
CompSoc is The University of Nottingham’s improve play facilities for children in Nottingham, quality of the school’s research. Computer Dr Wilson is a lecturer in human-computer
official Computer Science Society, with a to develop their membership database so that science is a subject that changes at such an interaction and information seeking in the Mixed
presence in the UK, China and Malaysia they could communicate more effectively with incredible speed that it is vital that you are Reality Lab. His research focuses on search-
Campuses. While the society consists mainly their members taught by people who are driving the subject user interface design, taking a multidisciplinary
of computer science students, anyone with an • Investigating ways of integrating human forward. In the latest national Research perspective from both human-computer
interest in the area is encouraged to join. The resources information such as timesheets, Assessment Exercise, we were ranked eighth interaction (the presentation and interaction) and
society’s purpose is to supply a social group and sickness records and annual leave to enable in the UK for research quality, with 100% of information science (the information and seeking
environment for computer science and to facilitate better management of information by the our research deemed to be of an international behaviours).
student interaction between different stages of Women’s Aid Integrated Services, who standard and 80% rated world-class/
study, from undergraduate to postgraduate. support women and children experiencing internationally leading. His doctoral work, which won best article in the
domestic abuse Journal of the American Society for Information
The society meets regularly and runs several Being taught by staff who are carrying out Science and Technology in 2009, focused on
large events. Last year, CompSoc arranged the For more information about the programme research means your knowledge is up-to-date evaluating search-user interfaces using models of
Sciences Ball and many other regular socials, please see and relevant, and that you learn from people who human information seeking behaviours. Much of
and also supported a careers fair, other careers- www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/students are genuinely excited about what they teach. his past work has been grounded in supporting
related initiatives and guest lectures in the school. and follow the links to ‘Work experience You might find yourself working on world-leading exploratory search with the mSpace platform, and
The highlight of the year is a trip to CeBit, the and volunteering’, ‘Work experience’ and ‘IT research for your third- or fourth-year project, within the developing context of web science.
world’s largest international trade fair held in Consultancy project’. or they may inspire you to carry out your own He has recently given talks in Spain and America
Hanover, Germany. research at postgraduate level! and is due to visit part of the UK, the Netherlands
Scholarships and Japan.
IT Community Consultants project We offer generous, non-competitive scholarships Dr Michel Valstar
This unique project can offer you a taste of what for high-achieving students. For the latest Dr Valstar is a researcher in automatic human
you could be doing once you graduate. You will information, please see behaviour understanding. His goal is to create
be providing technology solutions to help improve www.nottingham.ac.uk/computerscience/ robots and other machines that understand us
a local charity’s performance. Commitment is half feesandfunding and interact with us equally well as other humans
a day a week from September to March and you’ll do. Using computer vision, machine learning and
receive support and mentoring plus a small grant. signal processing techniques, he creates a range
of systems that can, for example, recognise facial
Recent projects include: expressions from video, infer your emotion from
• Developing a website and social media for the audio-visual signals, or that can tell whether your
Renewal Trust, a Community Development smile is genuinely one of amusement or just polite.
Trust which supports activities which will Part of his work was implemented in the SEMAINE
improve quality of life in the local area system, which lets a user chat with a Sensitive
• Helping HLG, a charity which provides training, Artificial Listener. These artificial intelligent beings
information and support services to supported react to you in a natural way even if they don’t
housing organisations, to create an online understand what you’re saying, only how you’re
directory of services behaving. You can watch a selection of videos
of interactions with conversational agents on
Michel’s own website: see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/computerscience and
follow the links to ‘People’ to use the staff look-up.

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“The facilities are great. We’ve got a really good lab
and there are always computers available for us to
use. I find the staff really helpful too – the lecturers
are clear in their lectures and if ever I’ve got any
problems, they’re more than willing to help.”
Ben George / BSc Computer Science, second year

Find out more about Ben’ experience at
s Scan the code to
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugvideos/bengeorge watch this video on
smartphone.
your smart phone.
Ben is working in the Atrium in the Computer Science
Building on Jubilee Campus. Since appearing in this video,
Ben has decided to stay at Nottingham to do an MSc
Computer Science and Entrepreneurship.

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Course structures

Our degrees are built around a three-year counts as partial fulfilment of the requirements • 2011 IBM Prize for best overall project: Third year
structure. The first year is considered a for full professional accreditation of Chartered IT Developing a software kitchen assistant tool, The third year centres around an individual project
qualifying year and is designed to provide Professional, Chartered Engineer and Chartered which must be able to provide recipes that (40 credits for single honours students) – you will
the basic foundations of knowledge that are Scientist. match a supplied list of available ingredients. agree the topic of the project with a member of
required for the later parts of the course. The The project was inspired by the scenario of staff. Students often propose their own projects
second and third years will count towards First year arriving home after a long day at work, opening which allows them great freedom to specialise in
your final degree classification. Our MSci All our single honours degrees share a common the fridge to find... a single egg, one lonely onion areas of particular interest. Recent examples of
degrees add a fourth year of advanced study. first year, allowing you to easily move between and some almost mouldy cheese... projects include:
Every module is worth a set number of credits our degrees at the end of the first year should you • 2011 School and Alumni prize for best overall
(typically 10) and you will be expected to wish. The first year of our joint honours courses stall: The creation of a user interface for viewing • an iPhone project to help people learn to use
complete 120 credits of modules in each year features a subset of the modules used on our and analysis of magnetic resonance (MR) DSLR cameras
of study. single honours course combined with modules images. The interface would allow the display of • the feasibility of creating a real-time corner-
from the other discipline. Detailed information 3D MR images, as well as three side views of a alerting system for motorcyclists
Each year is divided into two semesters with on the make-up of the first year can be found on 3D image. • a static and dynamic code analyser for C and
exams at the end of each semester, so you will page 13. C++
be expected to take 60 credits of modules in There is more advanced study of core computer
each semester. Each module will typically have science (including programming, networks, data Three further specialist modules focusing
two or three one-hour lectures and many also
Second year structures, logic and concurrency) and further
The second year of our degree revolves around on compilers, computers in the world, and
have associated lab sessions and tutorials to give specialist modules depending on the exact understanding how a modern operating system
a 20-credit software engineering group project
you the chance to practise what is taught in the degree. In addition you will be able to choose up works are typically studied. The remaining credits
in a relevant area that is designed to simulate
lectures. to 30 credits from a selection of optional modules. can be made up from any high-level optional
what it is like to work on a real software project.
Prizes are given to the best projects and there is modules available within the school with up to 20
Students without a Group Project Open Day where students are credits allowed for modules from other schools.
programming experience asked to run a trade show-like stall promoting
Importantly, you do not need any previous
programming experience to take our courses.
their software.
“The course has been extremely useful in
preparing me for industry, especially the
What we’re looking for when you apply is an To give you an idea of the type of work you might
enthusiasm for the subject and reasons why you do, here are some examples of previous projects:

second-year group project. I was placed
think you would do well in computer science.
• 2012 IBM Prize for best overall project:
Professional recognition Developing an interactive, multi-user, networked
Our BSc Computer Science and BSc Computer implementation of the popular board game
Settlers of Catan
in a group of four students who I’d never
met before. Immediately we began working
Science with Artificial Intelligence degrees are
accredited by the British Computer Society • 2012 School and Alumni Prize for best overall
stall: Developing a musical computer game for
towards our common goal. We all learnt
(BCS), which is the licensing body for the
Engineering and Science Councils. This is not two players, the duellists, each equipped with a
only an external recognition of the excellence of (MIDI) keyboard connected to the computer. The
our curricula and teaching but also a recognition
that the knowledge and skills you learn while
project was inspired by Arthur Smith’s famous
instrumental composition Duelling Banjos.
how to manage a real project and work
studying the degree are of academic excellence
and of relevance to industry. Graduates from
effectively as a team.”
these degrees qualify for exemption from the BCS Miraj Makin,
Professional Examination; hence their degree BSc Computer Science, third year

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A course director discussing mobile
devices with a computer science student.

Three or four years? Which course is right for me?
One decision that you will have to make is As well as our straight computer science degrees,
whether to opt for a three-year Bachelor of we also offer two specialist degrees. Our
Science (BSc) degree or invest the extra time in a Software Engineering degree uses many of the
four-year Master of Science (MSci) degree. While same modules as used on our Computer Science
our three-year degree provides a broad grounding degree but is tailored to focus on the design and
in computer science, the fourth year provides implementation of large software systems. Our
you with further opportunities to study certain Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence
areas in more depth and to undertake another degree, which is available as both a BSc and a
40-credit project (either individually or as a group) four-year MSci, combines a general understanding
that engages with current research in computer of computer science with specialist knowledge of
science. the domain of artificial intelligence.

Our four-year optional modules currently include: Alternatively you may wish to combine computer
science with another discipline, such as our
• Advanced Computer Architecture joint honours degree in Computer Science and
• Advanced Computer Communications Management Studies. This course offers half
• Algorithm Design computer science modules and half management
• Connected Computing at Scale modules, which are taught by the University’s
• Mathematical Foundations of Programming Business School. We also work with the School
• Mobile Device Programming of Mathematical Sciences to offer the BSc
• Parallel and Distributed Computing Mathematics and Computer Science. This is an
• Ubiquitous Computing excellent option for anyone thinking of a career in
finance.
Broadening your degree
On any of our degrees, you can take up to 20
credits of modules in each year from other schools
with the approval of your course director.

Our programming languages
Our initial teaching languages in the first year are
C and Java. These form the primary languages that
are used for coursework across all our degrees.
Modules are also available which teach C++,
Haskell and PHP as well as other more specialist
programming languages. Some of these modules
are compulsory for some degrees and all are
available as options for all our degrees.

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First-year course structure

This diagram shows the structure of our first-year
Computer Science and Software Engineering

PROGRAMMING
degrees. It shows how the first-year modules G51FUN
relate to each other and how they fit into the G51PRG G51OOP
different themes that we group our modules into.
Later modules in the same theme build on the
ground work laid by these modules.

OPERATING SYSTEMS
AND ARCHITECTURE
The first year for joint honours courses is formed G51CSA
from a subset of these modules, combined with G51UST
modules for the other subject. You can, should
you wish, pick up the remaining modules as
options in later years before studying the more
advanced modules in that theme.

MATHEMATICAL
FOUNDATIONS
G51APS
G51MCS

Module code Module title
Operating Systems and Architecture

ENGINEERING
G51UST Unix and Software Tools SOFTWARE
G51FSE
G51CSA Computer Systems Architecture
Programming
G51DBS
G51PRG Introduction to Programming (in C)
G51OOP Object-Oriented Programming (in Java)
G51FUN Functional Programming (in Haskell)
NET-CENTRIC
COMPUTING

Mathematical Foundations
G51APS Algorithmic Problem Solving
G51MCS Mathematics for Computer Scientists
G51WPS
Software Engineering
G51FSE Foundations of Software Engineering
G51DBS Database Systems
INTELLIGENT

Net-Centric Computing
SYSTEMS

G51WPS Web Programming and Scripting
Intelligent Systems
G51IAI Introduction to Artiﬁcial Intelligence
G51IAI
Human-Computer Interaction
G51REQ Requirements Capture
HUMAN-COMPUTER
INTERACTION

G51REQ

Modules for the Modelling and Optimization and Graphics and Vision themes begin in the second year.

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Computer science “In my past two years, I have been able
to explore and learn a variety of computer
degree courses science topics which act as a foundation.
The third year builds on this with optional
Single honours degrees
In addition to fundamental computer science
modules allowing me to gain more depth in
BSc/MSci Computer Science classes and laboratories, the course covers
topics including expert systems, intelligent
a particular field.”
G400 (3 years) agents, the history and philosophy of artificial Peter Timson, Computer Science, final year
G404 (4 years) intelligence, machine learning, computer vision,
The Computer Science degree forms the core neural networks, heuristic optimization and other
of our teaching programme. Within the three or intelligent systems. By following this programme
four years of this course, you will develop a you will learn how to develop new methodologies
sound knowledge of the fundamentals of and novel computational techniques for the
computer science, including appreciations of the creation of systems with human-like intelligence.
interaction between hardware and software; an The degree is supported by world-leading
understanding of human-computer interaction and research undertaken within the school.
the sociological impact of information technology;
and knowledge of the professional standards BSc Software Engineering
and ethics of the computer industry, together
with the skills and confidence to react to its ever- G601 (3 years)
increasing rate of change. The Software Engineering degree is a practically
oriented degree which focuses on the design
This course is designed to produce high-quality and implementation of large software systems,
graduates who show independent thought, particularly those with interactive or multimedia
flexibility and maturity and who command a sound components. It is built around four themes: the
technical knowledge of the broad aspects of design and implementation of software systems;
computer science. the use and development of networked and
distributed systems; user interface principles;
You will gain an appreciation of current computing and evaluation and testing.
practice so that the skills learned can be applied
immediately after graduation. The course also You will graduate with: general knowledge
provides an understanding of the nature of and understanding of computers and software
computer science as an academic discipline. systems; specialised knowledge of the design,
implementation, user interfaces and evaluation of
BSc/MSci Computer Science with software systems; experience in using a variety
of tools and methodologies in order to solve a
Artificial Intelligence variety of problems encountered in the area of
G4G7 (3 years) software engineering; and an understanding of the
G4G1 (4 years) professional, legal and ethical aspects of
Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence is the discipline.
designed to offer both a general understanding
of computer science as well as specialist skills in
artificial intelligence. Additionally, optional module
choices offer the opportunity to study computer
science in the context of robotic systems. Students in a paths algorithms lecture in the Computer
Science Building on Jubilee Campus.

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“I really enjoy the wide range of ways in
which we are taught – we don’t just have
traditional lectures, we also have tutorials
and lab sessions in small groups.”
Joint honours degrees BSc/MSci Mathematics and Stuart Manton
Computer Science Computer Science, second year
BSc Computer Science and
GG41 (3 years)
Management Studies GG14 (4 years)
GN42 (3 years) These joint honours courses provide a broad
This joint honours course is taught by the School education in mathematics combined with
of Computer Science and Nottingham University substantial degree-level studies in computer
Business School. Its primary objective is to science. The BSc is a three-year degree and the
produce high-quality graduates equipped to MSci extends this to a fourth year and a more
bridge the gap between leading-edge computer advanced qualification.
technology and its application in the management
of commercial and industrial enterprises. The These degrees are half computer science and
course develops skills required by computing half mathematics. The core modules in each
professionals and managers alike. These include year are a subset set of the core modules for the
project management skills; the ability to schedule respective single honours degrees. The exception
work, plan exercises and take part in and run is the first year where two-thirds of the modules
meetings; teamworking and delegation skills; and are taken from mathematics. In the final year, you
the ability to combine the skills of specialists. will typically take a scaled-down individual project
worth 20 credits, along with other taught modules
This degree is half computer science and half from both schools.
business studies. Its core modules in each
year are a subset of the core modules for the You will pursue specialist pathways through the
respective single honours degrees which, in degree: in computer science, these pathways
second year, includes the Software Engineering include Formal Methods, Graphics and Image
Group Project. In the final year, you will typically Processing, Optimization and Artificial Intelligence,
take a scaled-down individual project worth 20 Networking and Security and in mathematics,
credits, along with other taught modules from Probability, Methods, Analysis and Algebra.
both schools.
Year three of the MSci degree allows further
specialist modules to be taken in mathematics
and a 60-credit advanced project in
computer science.

Please note: admissions to the BSc and MSci
Mathematics and Computer Science are
administered by the School of Mathematical
Sciences who can be contacted at
maths-ug-admissions@nottingham.ac.uk

A lecturer helping a student in a
first-year programming lab.

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Year in industry and Sydney Opera House.

summer placements
In conjunction with the University’s Careers Here is one students’ account of her year in
and Employability Service, we can offer industry:
support and advice to students who might
be considering taking a year out to work in “The most beneficial and important part of my
industry or on a summer placement (usually degree has been my industrial placement. The fact
after the second year of their degree). There that the school offers industrial placements was a
are a number of benefits to doing this: very attractive part of the course for me, and after
completing a year of work experience in London
• The opportunity to make contacts and possibly working for an ecommerce company, I could not
secure a job for after graduation imagine having done anything else. I have had an
• Valuable experience in a workplace – something invaluable opportunity to accelerate my learning
which is highly attractive to employers and experience working life; I know what awaits
• A wider perspective and a better understanding me when I graduate, and my ideas about my goals
of how the knowledge learned relates to real life and ambitions in life have really developed. I have
• Increased independence and a more mature had a chance to make use of everything I learned
outlook during my first two years, and it has really helped
to cement all that knowledge in my head by
Some recent examples of where students went actually practising it.
and the areas they worked in include:
I feel incredibly motivated for my return to
• BT – software engineering complete my final year, and I am really looking

Study abroad
• Hewlett Packard – application support forward to getting stuck into studying again. This
• HSBC – systems analysis, development and year has been amazing, but working definitely
testing makes you appreciate the perks of university life! I
• IBM – software engineering and more would recommend a year in industry to anyone. It
• Microsoft – software engineering could really help you to decide where you want to
• NextJump be when you finish university and even help you to
• Ocado – programming/analysis/optimization improve your overall grade.”
• Oracle – programming
• Rolls Royce Airlines – Java programming and Olivia Graham
more BSc in Computer Science, on an industrial Our links with universities across the globe “For my final year I studied abroad for one
• Thomson Reuters – quality engineering, placement year mean we can offer a variety of study abroad semester at the University of New South Wales
programming placements. Students can currently apply to in Sydney Australia. For me studying in Australia
study in countries including Australia, Canada, was a great opportunity to broaden my horizons,
China, Mexico, New Zealand and Spain. meet new people, learn in a new environment
and immerse myself in new cultures. The whole
For some study placements, you will need a experience is one I will never forget; the university
good understanding of a foreign language but was challenging and it really developed both my
for others, teaching will be in English. As well as academic and personal skills.”
enabling you to experience a different culture,
studying abroad is an excellent opportunity to Ben George
learn about different approaches to technology. BSc Computer Science (third year)

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Careers Careers guidance
The range of options and materials offered by
our courses means that our graduates have The University’s Careers and Employability
also become computer analysts, IT consultants Service is available to you from the moment you
and planners, network/systems designers and first apply, and for the rest of your life after that!
engineers, researchers, software designers and The service offers excellent support including
engineers, web designers, and web developers one-to-one careers appointments, recruitment
and producers. fairs, employer talks, careers skills workshops, an
alumni mentorship programme, vacancies listings
Outside of computer science, employers across and access to a part-time employment service,
As a computer science graduate in Employment opportunities many different fields value the transferable skills Unitemps. For more information, see
Nottingham, you will have a huge variety In previous years, our graduates have gone on to our degrees help you to develop and as a result, www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers
of possible career paths. Our most recent work for computer companies including: you will be well placed to pursue careers in
statistics show that 93% of our graduates • Adobe Systems accountancy, advertising, business and financial In addition, the school regularly hosts careers
were in full-time employment or further study, • Framestore UK analysis, investment and merchant banking, related events and guest lectures from its
six months after graduating.* Of those in full- • Google management, marketing or the armed forces. established alumni and industry partners.
time employment, 90.2% were in graduate- • IBM
level employment.* • Microsoft Further study The Nottingham Advantage Award
The School of Computer Science runs MSc Our advantage award is designed to recognise
* Destination of Leavers from Higher Education 2009/10 survey of Others have gone on to find employment with
known destinations. degrees in Advanced Computing Science, the skills you gain from extracurricular activities
Accenture, the BBC, BT and Ocado, all of whom
Human-Computer Interaction, and Computer such as being involved with the Students’ Union,
rely on computer scientists to develop the systems
Average starting salaries that drive their businesses.
Science with Entrepreneurship. We also welcome volunteering or learning a new language. For more
The average starting salary for 2009/10 full-time graduates onto PhD courses, where they can information, see
graduates of the School of Computer Science benefit from working in an exciting and well- www.nottingham.ac.uk/advantageaward
was £24,091.** equipped research environment. Yet more of our
graduates choose to study related subjects such
** Average starting salary from known destinations of first-degree as machine learning, ecommerce, information
leavers who studied full-time, 2009/10.
security and psychology.

Some of our graduates go on to
do computer science research.

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Quality Assurance Agency, Nottingham was well as exchange opportunities at our campuses
awarded the highest possible judgement. Our in China and Malaysia we have developed links
scores in the most recent Research Assessment with more than 320 partner universities in over
Exercise rank Nottingham seventh in the UK in 40 countries.
terms of ‘research power’ and in 2010, we were
runner-up for the Sunday Times University of the We hope this information has given you an insight
Year award. into life at Nottingham and why so many students
choose to study here. The next step is to book
...with great career prospects onto one of our open days, which take place in
Our high standards mean that a University of June and September. These events are an
Nottingham degree is respected by both UK and opportunity to explore our campuses, chat to
foreign employers and the employment record of staff and current students and most importantly,
our graduates is one of the best in the country. get a feel for whether you will be happy here. For
If you want to improve your career prospects more information about the open days and other
further, you can speak to experts in our Careers opportunities to visit Nottingham, please see
and Employability Service, gain recognition for www.nottingham.ac.uk/opendays
your extracurricular achievements through the
Nottingham Advantage Award or set up your own You can download our lively and information city
business with the help of our EnterpriseLab. guide from
www.nottingham.ac.uk./ugstudy/downloads
...not-to-be missed opportunities
Outside of lectures, the opportunities at You can also find information about the city at
Nottingham are numerous and varied. All our www.nottingham.ac.uk/nottinghamlife
campuses have a strong community spirit and our
Students’ Union (SU) offers over 250 societies
and sports clubs. It’s through them that you can
pursue an existing interest or take up something
A student testing his iPhone-based
new with like-minded people, develop valuable
final-year project on Jubilee Campus.
skills and generally make your time at university as
rewarding and memorable as possible.
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Applying for a place Visiting and contacting us

UCAS applications Support for students with a disability Open days Contact us
You should apply to us through UCAS. Most If you have a disability, we would encourage you If you’re considering applying to The University For further information, please contact:
applicants will have studied three or more A to visit the University in advance of making your of Nottingham you should try to attend one of the Admissions and Communications Administrator
levels; we require you to have one A level science application to view our facilities. Like all students, University-wide open days, which are held in June School of Computer Science
subject (computer science or maths preferred) as your offer will depend entirely on your academic and September each year. Find out more: The University of Nottingham
one of these or a B in GCSE maths. merit. The school also has its own Disability www.nottingham.ac.uk/opendays Jubilee Campus
Liaison Officer who will be able to provide Nottingham
For entry in 2013, our offer will be AAB at A level, advice and assistance once you arrive. Further Campus tour days NG8 1BB
34 at IB (with 5 in maths at Standard Level), or information about support available during your The University runs tours on some Wednesdays t: +44 (0)115 846 6550
equivalent. We also accept qualifications such as studies can be found at throughout the year. For further information or to e: admissions@cs.nott.ac.uk
the European Baccalaureate, Advanced Highers, www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices book a place on a campus tour day, please contact w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/computerscience
Irish Leaving Certificate and US Advanced the Enquiry Centre on +44 (0)115 951 5559 or
Placement. Accommodation email undergraduate-enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk www.facebook.com/UoNComputerScience
The University of Nottingham offers a guarantee of
We welcome applications from mature candidates University accommodation for one year to all new @UoNComputerSci
who are offering a range of qualifications such
UCAS visit days
undergraduate students who make Nottingham Suitably qualified candidates will be invited to a
as a foundation programme at a UK institution, their firm choice and apply for accommodation by For international student enquiries,
UCAS visit day which will include a talk given by
Access courses and BTEC. All applicants are the deadline*. Further information is available in please contact:
an academic member of staff with an opportunity
treated as individuals and are considered equally; the online prospectus: The International Office
to ask any questions you may have. There will
decisions are based on merit. www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy and also at t: +44 (0)115 951 5247
be opportunities to tour the Computer Science
www.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation f: +44 (0)115 951 5155
Building, Jubilee Campus and a hall of residence.
International students e: international-office@nottingham.ac.uk
You will also have the opportunity to meet and talk
We welcome applications from international * For the deadline date please see w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/international
www.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation to current computer science students.
candidates and have a lively community of
international students both within the school and You can also follow us through our social media
the University. Qualifications are considered on Fees and finance Other visits channels, all of which can be accessed via
In 2013-14, around a third of students at There are also informal opportunities to visit our www.nottingham.ac.uk/connect
a case-by-case basis but offers will be broadly
Nottingham are likely to be eligible for a non- campus. If you want to look around the School
equivalent to our typical A level offer.
repayable University of Nottingham Core Bursary of Computer Science, it’s important that you visit
and/or support through the National Scholarship during the week. Please contact us before you
International and European students whose first
Programme. Some students will also be eligible visit so that we can make arrangements to show
language is not English require an IELTS score of
for support through Nottingham Potential you around the school.
6.5, with no less than 6.0 in any one element, or All information in this brochure was correct at
TOEFL iBT 87, with no less than 21 in listening Bursaries. These are in addition to any support time of print but is subject to change – for the
and writing, 22 in reading and 23 in speaking. you may receive from the government. The latest information, please see
University is committed to supporting UK students www.nottingham.ac.uk
from lower-income families and those who may
Mature students
We encourage applications from students who
find it difficult to access higher education. For
the latest information about the financial support
If you require this publication in an
will be over 21 at the start of their course. We
consider a range of qualifications and work
arrangements for 2013-14 please visit alternative format, please contact us:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport
experience. Mature applicants may be invited to
attend an interview. For more information about
t: +44 (0)115 951 4591
If you are an international applicant (outside of the
applying as a mature student, please see
EU), please see the ‘New international students’ e: alternativeformats@nottingham.ac.uk
www.nottingham.ac.uk/mature
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