1. © Gaurav Malik 1 What can you do with a degree in Computing Version 2-03 Gaurav Malik School of Computing and Technology University of East London

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4. 4 Computing Developing Applications (Web, Client) Creating Databases Networking Communications Software Engineering

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12. © Gaurav Malik 12 Typical Graduate Entry Jobs –Network & Technical Support –Software Developer –Web Developer –Software Analyst –Software Tester –Games Programming –Games Tester –http://www.olearyseries.com/CE06/http://www.olearyseries.com/CE06/

13. © Gaurav Malik 13 Typical ad for Graduate jobs

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16. © Gaurav Malik 16 Future is Bright

17. © Gaurav Malik 17 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

18. © Gaurav Malik 18 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.

19. © Gaurav Malik 19 What do the degrees look like http://homepages.uel.ac.uk/G.Malik/ug_modules_bcs.htm

20. © Gaurav Malik 20 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)

21. © Gaurav Malik 21 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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23. © Gaurav Malik 23 Choosing where to study Geography Lab facilities Quality of the programme Vendor qualifications Placement Opportunity General facilities

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25. © Gaurav Malik 25 Prospects The future’s bright! Our students find well paid, stimulating jobs Many go onto postgraduate study Version 2-03 www.uel.ac.uk

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31. © Gaurav Malik 31 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

32. © Gaurav Malik 32 University of East London We 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 Admissions Khrieu Lang k.lang@uel.ac.uk http://www.uel.ac.uk/scot Taster Days Gaurav Malik gaurav@uel.ac.uk www.uel.ac.uk Version 2-03