1. Dr Nayna Patel
Department of Computer
Science
Lecturer and
Director of Undergraduate Admissions

2. The importance of computing
Try to imagine a world
without computers….
What would this mean?

3. The Breadth of Computing
• Probably part of everything we do
e.g. cars, films, banking, games, etc
• Ranges from:
– the very technical e.g. the hardware
in our computers
– to the design and development of
software e.g. mobile applications,
games, etc

4. Our Courses
• Focus on software development
• Two modes of study are available:
– 3 year
– 4 year thick sandwich (placement)
• Two main subject pathways
– Computer Science
– Business Computing

5. Computer Science
• Oriented towards the technical formal
principles of computing and software
engineering
• Candidates should have plenty of practice
and experience in handling mathematical
concepts

6. Business Computing
• Focus on the analysis, design and
implementation of computer
systems, with business and
commercial emphasis.
• Suitable for good entry-level
grades, not necessarily in
Mathematics.

7. Our Degrees
Pathways
Business
Computing
Computer
Science
Computer
Science
Computer Science
(Artificial
Intelligence)
Computer Science
(Digital Media &
Games)
Computer Science
(Network
Computing)
Computer Science
(Software
Engineering)
Business
Computing
Business Computing
(e-Business)
Business Computing
(Human Computer
Interaction)
Business Computing
(Social Media)

8. Computer Science Specialisms
• Artificial Intelligence - Developing intelligent
computer systems
• Digital Media and Games - Learning about how
technology is used in game design and development
• Network Computing - Designing and developing
computer systems that span across networks
• Software Engineering - Design, development and
maintenance of software using recognised quality and
standards.

9. Business Computing Specialisms
• e-Business - Understanding how businesses use
computer systems and internet related
technology to support their business
• Human Computer Interaction - Design of
computer interfaces for various users and devices
• Social Media - Learning about social media
technologies, their use and design within
business, education, etc

10. Degree Structure
Computer Science/
Business Computing
Common Core
Business
Computing
(Human
Computer
Interaction)
Business
Computing
(e-Business)
Business
Computing
(Social
Media)
Computer
Science
(Digital
Media &
Games)
Computer
Science
(Software
Engineering)
Computer
Science
(Artificial
Intelligence)
Computer
Science
(Network
Computing)
Computer
Science
General
Specialist
Business
Computing
General
Specialist
Computer
Science
Business
Computing
First Year
Second Year
Final Year

11. First Year – Key Elements
Programming
Robot
Olympics
Group
Project

12. Second Year – Key Elements
Group
Project
Mobile
App

13. Final Year – Key Elements
Individual
project
Advanced Topics in
Business Computing/
Computer science

14. Made in Brunel
Software Innovation

15. …with Professional Placement
Computer Science/
Business Computing
Common Core
Computer
Science
Business
Computing
First Year
Second Year
Computer
Science
Professional Placement
Business
Computing
General
Business
Computing
(Human
Computer
Interaction)
Business
Computing
(e-Business)
Business
Computing
(Social
Media)
Computer
Science
(Digital
Media &
Games)
Computer
Science
(Software
Engineering)
Computer
Science
(Artificial
Intelligence)
Computer
Science
(Network
Computing)
General
Specialist Specialist Final Year

16. Why should you do a placement?
• Earn money – useful for final year
• Taste of your chosen career path
• Professional and transferable skills
• Better degree
• Business awareness
• Better chance of finding a
graduate job
• Earn over £5k more as starting
salary

17. Typical Placement Companies
• BMW Group
• Coca Cola
• IBM
• Intel Corporation
• Met Police
• Microsoft
• Vodafone
• Debenhams
• Samsung
• NHS Trust
• VW
• AXA Investment Managers
• CERN
• Various schools
• Hillingdon Council
• GE Money & Health
• Apple
• Hasbro
• Burberry
• Formula One Management
• Universal Music Group

18. Rinesh and Munyutu on placement
at Formula 1 Team Williams F1

19. Brunel Graduate - Neel
2007/8 – Placement with
Microsoft at
UK HQ. Offered job on
successful graduation
2009 – Graduated 1st class.
Moved to Microsoft HQ
Redmond-Seattle USA
2011 – Microsoft offer
permanent contract

20. Brunel Graduate - Chelsea
• 2013 Graduate
• BSc Information Systems
• Placement: IBM –
Business Operations
Analyst
• Employment: AMG
Mercedes F1 – Business
Systems Graduate

21. Some Potential Jobs in Computing
• Business Analyst
• Project
Management
• Web Designer
• Software Tester
• Technical/Solutions
Architect
• Java developer
• Computer forensics
• IT Support Engineer
• Programmer/ Software
Developer
• Interface Designer
• Teaching
• IT Consultant
• Games designer/tester
• Networking

22. Graduate Destinations
Bank of America
Aviva Vodafone
Cisco
Goldman Sachs RBS
Cap Gemini Mirror Group
Logica
Sony Music

23. 2015 Entry Requirements
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade C or
above, including Maths and English
• A Level or equivalent = AAB-ABB
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in a
computing subject = D*D*D*
• International Baccalaureate = 35 points
• Brunel’s selection process

24. http://www.brunel.ac.uk/cedps/computer-science/undergraduate-studies
comp.ug.admissions@brunel.ac.uk

25. Level 1 Modules
Computer Science / Business Computing
Introductory Programming (Common)
Logic and Computation (Common)
Business Computing & Organisations (Common)
Data and Information (Common)
Level 1 Group Project (Common)

26. Level 2 Modules
Computer Science
Software Development and Management (Common)
Usability Engineering (Common)
Algorithms and their Applications
Networks and Operating Systems
Level 2 Group Project (Common)

27. Level 2 Modules
Business Computing
Software Development and Management (Common)
Usability Engineering (Common)
Business Analysis and Process Modelling
ICTs in Society
Level 2 Group Project (Common)

28. Level 3 Modules
Computer Science
Computer Science Project
Software Project Management (Common)
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Specialist option
General option

29. Level 3 Modules
Business Computing
Business Computing Project
Software Project Management (Common)
Advanced Topics in Business Computing
Specialist option
General option