Im going to uni next year and was just wondering if anyone has done a computer science course based in the UK, whats the course like?

I believe it easy. You learn c++ and java and maybe another language

Alright cool thanks for the response, I've learnt a few languages already so shouldn't be too bad

I do Computer Science at the University of Sheffield and just finished 1st year. It's a good course and the uni is great, but I fucked around a little too much and add to the fact that I had very little prior experience of programming before I started, it's been really tough. I only pulled my finger out towards the end of the 2nd semester so hopefully that's enough to have scraped me a pass! Come to think of it I'm not even sure why I opted for a comp sci degree but thats enough story lol.

The first year was split into 6 modules including one of your choice: Java programming, Web & Internet Technology (we did HTML5 and CSS, PHP, MySQL), Machines and Intelligence (AI techniques, search strategies and planning etc), Software Crossover, Foundations of Comp Sci (maths + logic stuff. tedious! and I think this is taught much better in other universities) and Devices and Networks (optional module. could've spent the credits elsewhere and wish i had!)

 

So yeah that's what my course consisted of. 25 hours a week roughly made up of lectures and practical lab classes, loads of coursework which'll be a breeze if you've done much programming before. I've got friends doing comp sci at Bristol and Loughborough both of which did a computing A-level and found their first years to be alright. 

 

Overall I'd highly recommend the course offered at Sheffield. I got in through clearing with 3 Bs so was really lucky since their offer is typically about AAB. What sort of grades are you predicted?

 

Not sure how much help I've been with that. Feel free to ask any specific questions I can be of help answering

My predicted grades were AAA, I got an A *in computing last year, and I have prior programming experience so what you are saying is I should be okay :L I'm thinking of going to cardiff uni 

And to get into cardiff they want ABB

Edited June 18, 201312 yr by sirslayr

Yeah pretty much. Aim higher my man. Obviously university league tables aren't the be all and end all in deciding where you go, but there are a lot more reputable institutions to go and certainly many that you can get into with those grades that'll teach the course better. And it's competitive as hell out there these days in the job market so going somewhere possibly more respected will boost prospects.