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Contents

Welcome to the School of

Computer Science

3 Welcome
4 Why study computer science at Nottingham?
8 Degree courses
10 Teaching themes
16 How will I study?
18 How will I be assessed?
20 Industry placements and study abroad
22 Career and employment prospects
24 Staff research interests
25 Student profile
26 Your student experience
30 Applying for a place
32 Frequently asked questions
34 Visiting and contacting us

Welcome to the School of Computer Science

at The University of Nottingham. We are
pleased that you are considering studying one
of the most diverse and relevant subjects of
the 21st century, and delighted that you are
thinking of applying to study it here.

Front cover image:

Sally Jones studying in the schools atrium.

As you will discover from reading this brochure,

we offer world-class teaching and a stimulating
study environment. In the latest Research
Excellence Framework, we were ranked 9th in
the UK for research power, with 88% of our
research activity classified as being worldleading or internationally excellent. This means
that your lectures and seminars will be based
around the latest developments something
thats absolutely vital in a fast-moving industry like
computer science and that you will be taught
by lecturers who are world-leading researchers
in the subjects they teach. Staff and students
are currently exploring areas including mobile
computing, the fundamental principles of logic
and discrete mathematics, and the application of
those principles to gaming, scheduling and mobile
robotics.
You will benefit from up-to-the-minute software,
dedicated computer labs and wireless access
throughout the school building and in the oncampus 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. The
school was delighted to have been awarded Best
School/Department at the Universitys 2013/14
and 2014/15 Staff Oscars, a student-led event.
This shows that we really do offer great teaching,
great support, a great community and a lot more.

At the end of your degree, your employment

prospects will be excellent. Our degrees
are designed to equip you with an in-depth
knowledge of how computers work and how
that knowledge can be applied to design and
implement the systems of the future. Coupled with
an impressive range of valuable transferable skills
such as problem solving, project management
and independent research, this means that you
will be well positioned to apply for positions with
companies such as Adobe, Google, IBM and
Microsoft.
Choosing where to study is obviously a big
decision and we would encourage you to do
as much research as you can. Please read this
brochure, check our website for more detailed
information and take advantage of our open days,
where you will be able to see the facilities for
yourself and put any questions you might have to
our friendly students and staff.
We look forward to meeting you.
Professor Uwe Aickelin
Head of the School of Computer Science
UoNComputerScience
@UoNComputerSci

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Why study computer science at

Nottingham?
At its core, computer science is about
representing, transforming, analysing and
distributing information. Information can come
from very different sources and mean different
things, this information is known as data and
in the modern world, data is everywhere!
Computer programs help us to process and store
data, whether that means simply automating office
paperwork or creating sophisticated software that
allows facial expressions to be tracked in video
streams, to artificially intelligent algorithms that
can learn to connect contacts on social networks
or even programs that allow prices of stocks to
be retrieved from the current markets. A computer
science degree will teach you how to process
a plethora of information, no matter what form it
comes in.
Computer science as a discipline is intimately
concerned with knowing in detail how computers
and computer systems work. Building on that
knowledge helps us understand how we can build
computer systems and then program them to do
what we want them to do. Its also about the way
computers store and process information and how
humans and computers interact with each other.
Computer scientists need to look at down-to earth
engineering issues such as building tools that help
us create large-scale software systems. However,
at the other end of the scale, there are challenging
philosophical issues about what can, or cant,
be computed. This leads us to ask profound
questions about the fundamental nature of the
computation process.
A computer science degree from The University
of Nottingham will leave you well placed to
understand how to program todays computers
and also how to design and implement the
systems of the future, whether they are a
traditional computer system, a smartphone, the
next internet or something completely new.
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About us

The School of Computer Science employs

approximately 45 members of staff and typically
accepts 130 undergraduate students per year.
We are based on Jubilee Campus, a beautifully
designed campus with striking buildings,
innovative green technology and plenty of open
spaces.
Our courses are constantly reviewed to ensure
their content is up to date. The most recent
course review (2014) has been designed with
guidance from the Association for Computing
Machinery (ACM), and the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). Many of our
students and alumni endorse that one of the most
popular and valuable elements is the second-year
group project.
The school has now won Best School/Department
for the second year in a row (2014 and 2015)
at the University Staff Oscars, where students
nominate academic staff/support staff or their
school.

Research-led teaching

Equally important for you as a student is the

quality of the schools research. Computer
science is a subject that changes at such a
speed that it is vital that you are taught by people
who are driving the subject forward. In the 2014
Research Excellence Framework, we were ranked
9th in the UK for research power, with 88% of our
research activity classified as being world-leading
or internationally excellent, and our research
environment receiving the 2nd best rating in
computer science in the UK.
Being taught by staff who are carrying out
research means your knowledge is up to date and
relevant, and that you learn from people who are
genuinely excited about what they teach.

You might find yourself working on world-leading

research for your third or fourth-year project,
or they may inspire you to carry out your own
research at postgraduate level.
For more information about the research interests
of some of our members of staff, see page 24.

Professional recognition

Our BSc Computer Science and BSc Computer

Science with Artificial Intelligence degrees are
accredited by the British Computer Society
(BCS), which is the licensing body for the
Engineering and Science Councils. This is not
only an external recognition of the excellence of
our curricula and teaching but also a recognition
that the knowledge and skills you learn while
studying for your degree are academically
excellent and of relevance to industry. Graduates
from these degrees qualify for exemption from
the BCS Professional Examination; hence
their degree counts as partial fulfilment of the
requirements for full professional accreditation of
Chartered IT Professional, Chartered Engineer
and Chartered Scientist.

Facilities

We provide all the facilities you will need to

succeed in computer science. Along with access
to University-wide facilities, computer science
students will have exclusive use of the following:
four refurbished workstation labs with regularly
updated hardware within the school, providing
a total of 143 PCs running mainly Windows 7
with 24-hour access
Ample study space for group work in labs and
common areas. Private study areas are also
available to students
Extensive mains power are also available to
students using their own devices
University-wide wireless access

a pool of Linux workstations and remote access

to Linux (SuSE/CentOS) servers
virtual servers for teaching and projects in a
high availability cluster
MSDN access for registered students
External remote full desktop access to the
computer science teaching environment from
personal mobile and desktop devices

Student societies

The Students Union is home to over 200

societies and student groups that are available for
you to join. CompSoc and HackSoc are the two
computer science societies.
CompSoc
CompSoc counts the majority of computer
science students among its members, as well
as students from other schools who have a
keen interest in what they do. It hosts a number
of events throughout the year, including the
computer science careers fair, talks from
prestigious employers and various social events.
The society also hosts joint socials with other
societies, allowing its members to meet
new people.
Hacksoc
Hacksoc were voted Best Newcomers in the
Student Union Awards and has already attracted
150 members. The society hosts programming
events for experts to complete beginners, as well
as tutorials and talks. Its members also compete
in programming competitions globally. Hacksoc
members already have a string of prizes they have
won at programming competitions.
For more information please visit
www.uoncompsoc.org.uk and
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My confidence has improved massively through the completion

of the IT Community Consultant Project. Seeing the amount of
satisfaction within the organisation really boosts my confidence
in my ability. This will really help me stand out during future
interviews.
IT Community Consultancy Project

This unique project offers a taste of what you

could be doing once you graduate and it also
helps you to build on your employability skills.
The project provides technology solutions to
help improve a local charitys performance. The
commitment is half a day a week from January to
April and youll receive support and mentoring
plus the opportunity to apply for a small grant to
cover expenses.
Recent projects include:
Responsibility for assessing and suggesting
improvements to hardware and information
storage systems for Nottingham Elders Forum
(a volunteer-led organisation that exists to
ensure the voices of older people are heard and
their needs and aspirations are acted upon)
Exploring and recommending new customer
relationship management systems for the Indian
Community Centre Association in Nottingham
(a charity that aims to be the first port of call for
Indian people within the city of Nottingham and
Nottinghamshire)
Researching and implementing a customer
relationship management system for Double
Impact (a charity that aims to provide a quality
service which promotes recovery and community
integration for people who have experienced
problematic drug and alcohol use)

Competitions and events

The school organises and is involved with many

local events and competitions. We host an annual
programming competition, usually in the first week
of term, and then winners train to take part in the
Northwest European regionals. The school will
also support students attending any national and
international competitions if they do well.

Harry Mumford-Turner
Student IT Consultant 2013

Computerphile

Computerphile is a YouTube channel run by

Brady Haran and Sean Riley, who are two former
employees of the local TV station (BBC East
Midlands).
Computerphile now features just over 200 videos
on all aspects of computing and are pitched at
computer enthusiasts either in the last year of
secondary school or in the first year of university
studies. The lecturers used in these videos are
all experts in their field, and around 60% of them
feature staff from the School of Computer Science
here at Nottingham.
Why not take a look and meet some of our
professors, lecturers, researchers and existing
undergraduates before you even arrive here to
start your studies? All of the videos are available
online at www.youtube.com/computerphile

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Degree courses

Computer Science

UCAS code

Duration

A levels

IB

Places

Single honours
BSc Computer Science

G400

3 years

AAA-AAB*

34-32***

MSci Computer Science

G404

4 years

AAA-AAB*

34-32***

BSc Computer Science with Year

in Industry

G407

4 years

AAA-AAB*

34-32***

MSci Computer Science including

International Year

G406

4 years

AAA-AAB*

34-32***

BSc Computer Science

with Artificial Intelligence

G4G7

3 years

AAA-AAB*

34-32***

MSci Computer Science

with Artificial Intelligence

G4G1

4 years

AAA-AAB*

34-32***

BSc Computer Science with Artificial

Intelligence with Year in Industry

G4GB

4 years

AAA-AAB*

34-32***

MSci Computer Science with

Artificial Intelligence including
International Year

G4GA

4 years

AAA-AAB*

34-32***

BSc Data Science

I260

3 years

AAA**

34****

Course structure

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* Three A levels or equivalent, plus 5 GCSEs at grade B including Maths English and a Science.
AAB if A levels include computing/computer science. Please see page 30 for excluded subjects.
** Including A in maths or A*AB (with A* in maths) or AAB (with A in maths) if this also includes an A level in computer science.
*** Including 5 in Standard or Higher Level mathematics.
**** Including 6 in maths at Higher Level.

Approximately 115 places for all single honours courses.

In all our courses, year one is a qualifying year.

The first year of study will help you settle into
University studies, help you to get used to the
necessary pace of working, and is crucial as
a foundation for succeeding years. You will
need to be successful in each year in order
to progress onto the following stage of your
degree.

Our course structures are designed to be

compliant with the Association for Computing
Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). We are one of
the first higher education institutions in the country
to be in line with these internationally recognised
educational recommendations.
Alongside our core computer science BSc and
MSci degrees, we also offer the specialist single
honours degree computer science with artificial
intelligence. This degree combines the core
elements of computer science with a specific
focus on artificial intelligence; the degree is
available as both a three-year BSc and a four-year
MSci.

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We also offer BSc Data Science joint with the

School of Mathematical Sciences. You will study
an equal split of modules from both schools for
the duration of the course.

BSc or MSci?

While our BSc courses provide a broad grounding

in computer science, the fourth year provides you
with further opportunities to study specific topics
in greater detail. The fourth year also involves
participation in an advanced project that engages
with current research in computer science or with
parties from other schools and industry.

We treat applicants to both BSc and MSci

programmes in the same way during the
admissions process and recognise that you may
not be sure which will suit you best. We are
flexible throughout your first two years of study
and you can transfer between them, subject to
satisfactory performance.

Students without programming

experience

What we are looking for when you apply for

computer science is an enthusiasm for the
subject and evidence of why you would do well.
Importantly, programming experience is not
compulsory for entry to any of our courses.

A level preparation

Our courses are designed so that they can be

taken by a good student with a minimum of grade
B at GCSE mathematics.
We do not assume that you have taken A level
computing/computer science. If you have not
taken this A level, you may find you need to work a
little harder in your first year than your peers who
have, as more of the topics you encounter may be
new to you. You can be assured, however, that
you will not be disadvantaged in the long term.
Students without A level computing/computer
science are on an equal footing by the end of the
first year and do just as well in subsequent years.
If you have taken computer science/computing at
A level then you will still find plenty to challenge
you. The first-year syllabus contains material that
is new to all students and even topics which you
have encountered before will be taught in new
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Teaching themes

The computer science modules are organised

under a set of themes. We have organised
themes based on major sections of the ACM
computer science curriculum. Themes are
not absolutely separate and some modules
overlap more than one theme, however this
way of organising modules enables students
to chose their modules in a coherent manner.

Getting the foundations right

A key element in all of our courses is the yearone computer science core. This is an integrated
set of modules designed to provide you with a
solid foundation for study in later years, that is
compliant with the Association for Computing
Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), and will help you
with the transition to university-style learning. You
will find the core introduces you to new topics
that will be important later on in your studies with
us. Our first year is common to all single honours
courses (with the exception of data science),
meaning you will also be able to transfer between
courses at any point up to the start of your second
year.

Students working on a project in the

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Human-Computer Interaction Introduction to

Requirements Engineering
Operating Systems and Networks
Computer Communications and Networks,
Computer Systems Architecture, Unix and
Software Tools, Concepts of Concurrency,
Operating Systems
Programming Introduction to Programming,
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming,
Introduction to Functional Programming,
Application Programming, Compilers
Software Engineering Introduction to
Software Engineering, Database Systems,
Software Engineering Group Project, Computers
in the World
Projects Software Engineering Group Project,
Individual Dissertation Single Honours
The core computer science syllabus includes
selected topics from these themes. As an
example, first, second and third year single
honours computer science compulsory modules
are mapped above. Depending on your selected
degree programme, you will also take a selection
of modules from various themes, and will have a
wide choice of optional modules.

Whats in the computer science core

teaching syllabus?
Our syllabus is organised around seven main
thematic areas in computer science:
Artificial Intelligence, Modelling and
Optimisation Introduction to Artificial
Intelligence
Foundations of Computer Science
Algorithmic Problem Solving, Mathematics
for Computer Scientists, Algorithms and Data
Structures, Introduction to Formal Reasoning,
Machines and their Languages

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Single honours
BSc/MSci Computer Science

The computer science degree forms the core

of our teaching programme. You will develop a
sound knowledge of the fundamentals of computer
science, including appreciations of the interaction
between hardware and software; an understanding
of human-computer interaction and the sociological
impact of information technology; knowledge of the
professional standards and ethics of the computer
industry, together with the skills and confidence to
react to its ever-increasing rate of change.
This course is designed to produce high-quality
graduates who show independent thought,
flexibility and maturity and who command a sound
technical knowledge of the broad aspects of
computer science. You will gain an appreciation of
current computing practice so that the skills learned
can be applied immediately after graduation. The
course also provides an understanding of the nature
of computer science as an academic discipline.

BSc/MSci Computer Science with

Artificial Intelligence

Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence is

designed to offer both a broad 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.
In addition to fundamental computer science
classes and laboratories, the course covers
topics including expert systems, intelligent
agents, the history and philosophy of artificial
intelligence, machine learning, computer vision,
neural networks, heuristic optimisation and other
intelligent systems. By following this programme
you will learn how to develop new methodologies
and novel computational techniques for the
creation of systems with human-like intelligence.
The degree is supported by world-leading
research undertaken within the school.
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BSc with a Year in Industry

BSc Computer Science and BSc Computer

Science with Artificial Intelligence are available as
four-year programmes that include an integrated
year in industry.
We provide second year students with all the
support they need to find a placement that suits
them, including careers events specifically for
students looking for placements. Our careers
team will provide drop-in expertise and timetabled
tutelage that will help develop careers skills such
as CV reviews and mock interviews.
In their third year, students will head out into
industry, building invaluable skills and complete
an assessed reflective log of their experiences.
They will receive any support they need from an
academic tutor who will also maintain contact and
visit students out on placement.

MSci with International Study Year

MSci Computer Science and MSci Computer

Science with Artificial Intelligence are available as
four-year programmes that include an international
study year.
Many students take a year away from Nottingham
and study at an approved university abroad. The
difference with this course is that the year abroad
forms an integrated element of their course
and is reflected as such on their certificate and
transcript. As well as enabling you to experience
a different culture, studying abroad is an excellent
opportunity to see how computing themes are
approached in other countries.
Our close links with universities across the globe
mean that we are able to offer a variety of study
abroad placements in Australia, Canada, China,
Mexico, New Zealand, Spain and more!

Typical modules for G400/G404/G406/G407/G4G7/G4G1/G4GB/G4GA

Year one

Year two

Year three

Year four (MSci only)

Core modules
(120 credits):
Programming and
Algorithms
Computer
Fundamentals
Systems and
Architecture
Mathematics for
Computer Scientists
Databases and
Interfaces
Introduction
to Software
Engineering
Programming
Paradigms
Fundamentals of
Artificial Intelligence

Core modules:
Software Group
Project
Algorithm
Correctness and
Efficiency
Topics in CS
Operating Systems
and concurrency
Languages and
Representations
Human Computer
Interaction
Software Quality
Artificial Intelligence
Methods

Core modules:
Third-Year Project
Professional Ethics
Computer Security
Software
Specification

Core modules
(40 credits):
Either Individual or
Group Project

Optional modules
include:
Introduction to
Image Processing
Advanced Functional
Programming
C++ Programming
Graphical User
Interfaces
Planning Search and
Artificial Intelligence
Programming

Optional modules
include:
Automated
Decision Support
Methodologies
Autonomous Robotic
Systems
Collaboration and
Communication
Technologies
Computability
Computer Graphics
Computer Security
Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy
Logic Systems
Knowledge
Representation and
Reasoning
Machine Learning
New Media Design
Software Quality
Management

Optional modules
include:
Advanced Computer
Communications
Advanced Algorithms
and Data Structure
Computer Vision
Connected Computing
at Scale
Design Ethnography
Designing Intelligent
Agents
Mathematical
Foundations of
Programming
Methods for
Understanding Users in
Computer Science
Mobile Device
Programming
Operations Research
and Modelling
Simulation for Decision
Support
Ubiquitous Computing
Selected topics in
Artificial Intelligence

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to study alone, or in groups.

BSc Data Science

From natural science, through the business,

finance and retail sectors to social networking
and mobile devices, computer-based systems
now generate huge volumes of data almost
continuously.
Large data sets have become the norm in a wide
variety of disciplines and applications. While it
represents a phenomenal resource, the rapid
emergence of big data brings challenges: there
is now an urgent need for graduates skilled in the
sophisticated mathematical and computational
techniques required for large-scale data analysis.
In response to this need, the new discipline of
data science is emerging at the interface between
computer science and statistics. A recent study
estimates that the US alone will face a shortage of
up to 190,000 data scientists by 2018.

The BSc Data Science, one of the first

undergraduate courses in this area in the UK,
produces graduates with the core mathematical
and computer science knowledge and skills
needed to present, analyse and ultimately
understand large data sets. The course is run
jointly by the School of Computer Science and the
School of Mathematical Sciences, and draws on
staff expertise available in each of the schools.
Course content is equally split between
mathematics and computer science modules, with
an emphasis on statistical and computational data
analysis methods, many of which the result of work
in artificial intelligence. These are supported by
a strong software development theme, providing
the skills needed to both understand and apply
key techniques. The final-year project provides
an opportunity to bring these skills together to
address real data analysis problems in a rich and
supportive environment.

Typical modules for I260

Year one

Year two

Year three

Core data science modules:

Computer Fundamentals
Databases and Interfaces
Fundamentals of Artificial
Intelligence
Programming and Algorithms
Calculus and Linear Algebra
Probability
Statistics
Analytical and Computational
Foundations

Core data science modules

Algorithms, Correctness and
Efficiency
Artificial Intelligence Methods
Introduction to Numerical
Methods
Probability Models and
Methods
Stochastic Models and
Methods

Core data science modules

Individual Dissertation
Optimisation

Optional modules
Human Computer Interaction
Languages and
Representations
Software Quality
Topics in Computer Science

Optional modules
Decision Support
Methodologies
Knowledge Representation
and Reasoning
Machine Learning
Game Theory
Coding and Cryptography
Mathematical Finance

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How will I study?

Teaching and learning

You will learn through a wide variety of activities

including formal lectures, small-group tutorials,
problem classes and, increasingly important at
university, self-directed study.
Lecture-based modules
These modules will form the backbone of your
studies in the first year, when you will be taking
up to six modules at any given time. Each module
will typically involve around three hours of study
per week, combining a mix of formal lectures and
associated supporting activities such as tutorials,
problems classes or computer labs, adding up to
a total of about 20 hours of timetabled activity. In
later years, you may take fewer, more specialist
modules in conjunction with activities such as
project work.
Some of our lectures are recorded and the
resulting audio-visual materials placed on iTunesU,
YouTube and The University of Nottingham U-Now
facility, allowing you to go back and revisit topics
in your own time.
See www.nottingham.ac.uk/podcasts and
unow.nottingham.ac.uk

Practical-based learning

Practical, self-directed study will play a central

role in your learning throughout your degree,
particularly in relation to the group and individual
projects which take place from second year.
The Computer Science Building is ideal for this
purpose, offering areas such as the hub, atrium
and meeting pods in which students can meet
and discuss their work. Practical programming
learning takes place in one of our recently
refurbished labs.

All module-related material and other resources

are provided for students in the Universitys central
elearning environment and you will be provided
with your own tailored view of this according to
your module choices. This will make it easy for
you to find information and learning resources
throughout your course.

Library and computing services

At Nottingham, you will benefit from access to

an extensive collection of printed and online
library resources.
In addition, you will have both on and off-campus
access to a very wide range of databases,
ejournals and ebooks, relevant both to your
subject and any modules in other subjects.

Key Information Sets

Key Information Sets (KIS) are comparable sets of

information about full or part-time undergraduate
courses and are designed to meet the information
needs of prospective students. All KIS data are
published on the Unistats website:
www.unistats.com
For Nottinghams KIS data, please see individual
course entries at:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy

Study support

Advice and support will be available to you from

the day you arrive at University. In week one, you
will benefit from our course-specific teaching and
learning support sessions. You will be introduced
to your personal tutor, who can offer guidance on
academic and personal matters at any time during
the year, should you need it. We also run a Guru
Scheme where first years can get advice and
support from students who excelled in their first
year. Throughout the year, you will be able to seek
academic advice from the course director for your
degree, tutors and gurus, and module convenors.
A further source of support is the Undergraduate
Learning Community Forum, which deals with all
issues affecting campus life (social, residential
and catering) as well as academic matters.
We hope you will feel at home at Nottingham.
However, should you have any problems, the
University has specialist support services,
including academic and disability support,
financial support, a counselling service and faith
advice. Please see page 26 for more information.

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How will I be assessed?

All undergraduate degree programmes in

the University are modular, which means you
undertake modules of study with assessment
at the end of each semester.

Assessment methods

Lecture-based modules will typically be assessed

at the end of the semester in which they are
taught. A substantial number of computer science
modules have an element of practical coursework
components as full or part assessment.

Modules and credits

Modules are self-contained units of study which

may run either for a semester or a year. The
majority of modules are worth 10 or 20 credits
each and you will study modules totalling 120
credits in each year. This system gives you some
flexibility in the way you construct your course.
Some modules are compulsory; others are
optional. Some modules are prerequisites for
others. Your personal tutor will be available
throughout your time at Nottingham to advise
and guide you through the academic pathways
available.

The teaching year

The teaching year is divided into two semesters.

The first semester lasts for 14 weeks, with 12
weeks for teaching and revision and two weeks
for assessment. The second semester follows the
same pattern, but there is an additional two weeks
at the end to complete the assessment process
and to enable returning students to discuss their
results with tutors and begin to plan the next
sessions work.
Although the teaching year is divided into two
semesters for organisational purposes, this is
fitted into the traditional pattern of three terms:
one before Christmas; one between Christmas
and Easter; and one after Easter.
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Your final degree classification

The emphasis in the first year is on helping you

to adjust to university study and on giving you a
strong computer science grounding for the more
specialised material you will encounter later in
your degree.
The marks you get in your first year do not count
towards your final degree classification: you simply
need to do well enough to demonstrate that you
are sufficiently prepared for further study.

Were I to point to one factor contributing

most to my education at the university,
then I would say it was the outstanding
passion that lecturers at Nottingham show
for their subject. This passion is inevitably
infectious and not only makes the learning
process more enjoyable, but makes you
want to learn more.
Simon Furber
Computer Science

On our BSc courses the degree classification is

split as follows:
Year two: 40%
Year three: 60%
For Data Science, the split is:
Year two: 40%
Year three: 60%
For students on our MSci courses, the split is:
Year two: 20%
Year three: 40%
Year four: 40%

Experience Credits

Experience credits are a new innovative way for

our students to earn credits towards their degree.
This optional module has been designed so we
can offer students recognition of independent
development.
Credits can be gained from; code written during
an internship, contribution to an open source
project, releasing an app, or involvement in
teaching and outreach projects.

Simon working in the School of

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Industry placements
and study abroad
As well as having courses that incorporate a
year in industry or an international year, we
offer support to all of our computer science
students who want to undertake an industry
placement or spend time studying abroad.
Students who take advantage of these
opportunities find there are a number of benefits
to doing this, including:
having the opportunity to make contacts and
possibly secure a job for after graduation
gaining valuable experience in a workplace
something which is highly attractive to employers
developing a wider perspective and a better
understanding of how the knowledge learned
relates to real life
having increased independence and a more
mature outlook

Industry placements

Some recent examples of where students went

and the areas they worked in include:
Accenture software engineering intern
BT software engineering
Hewlett Packard application support
HSBC systems analysis, development and
testing
IBM marketing and technical operations
Merrill Lynch treasury IT project development
Microsoft software engineering
Next Jump software engineering intern
Rolls-Royce Java programming intern
S C Johnson business process technology
intern

Study abroad

Our links with universities across the globe

mean we can offer a variety of study abroad
placements. Students can currently apply to
study in countries including Australia, Canada,
China, Mexico, New Zealand and Spain.
As well as enabling you to experience a
different culture, studying abroad is an excellent
opportunity to learn about different approaches
to technology.

Here is one students account of his year

in industry:
There is such an incredible difference between
programming for the odd piece of coursework,
and programming huge projects over the course
of several weeks. My knowledge and ability to
program have been accelerated to a level I never
thought possible.

In my second year I studied abroad for one

semester at the University of Hong Kong. I
decided to take this opportunity to broaden my
horizons, experience a different culture and meet
new people. Studying at the University, in a new
environment was challenging, however, it helped
develop my academic and personal skills. I will
now even consider moving to Hong Kong after
graduation!

Over my year at NextJump, Ive worked on so

many awesome projects, and Ive really honed
my skills as a software engineer. Ive become a
lot more proficient in technologies I already knew
(such as PHP, JavaScript, and SQL), but have
also had opportunities to learn and practise new
technologies, such as the Go language, and
the latest frameworks for PHP and JavaScript.
Ive also learned loads of great techniques for
increasing productivity, and time management,
which will be invaluable both when Im back at
University, and for when I enter the world of work
full time.

Martynas Valaika
BSc Computer Science

Now that my year in industry is coming to an

end, Im really looking forward to my final year
of University, which will allow me to apply all the
learnings Ive gathered from my year in industry,
and to have a longer lie-in in the mornings! Its
really reassuring going back to University knowing
exactly what I want to do afterwards, and Im now
overflowing with ideas for final year projects I can
do all thanks to my year in industry.
Craig Knott
MSci In Computer Science
Software Engineering Intern

The Hong Kong skyline.

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Career and employment

prospects
The University of Nottingham is consistently
named as one of the most targeted
universities by Britains leading graduate
employers*.
As a computer science graduate, you will have an
extensive variety of careers paths open to you. As
well as software and hardware development, other
options for the expertise and skills gained through
your study in computer science include the
financial sector, business sector, starting your own
company, teaching, and industrial and academic
research. We have staff members with experience
of all these options who can advise you further.

Graduate career destinations

Recent destinations of graduates from our

school include:
Adobe Systems
Accenture
Atos
BSkyB
BT
Barclays
Barclays Capital
Capgemini
Capita
Citibank
CyberMAK Information Systems
Deloitte
Facebook
Framestore
Google
IBM
J P Morgan
Mail Online
Marketform
Microsoft
NHS
Orange/EE/France Telecom
Orbis Investment Advisory
PwC
Rolls-Royce
UBS
Xperia
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Average starting salary

In 2014, 96% of first-degree graduates in the

school/department who were available for
employment had secured work or further study
within six months of graduation. The average
starting salary was 25,852 with the highest
being 45,000.**

The Nottingham Advantage Award

The Universitys Advantage Award is a programme

of activities developed to recognise and reward
extracurricular responsibilities. It allows you to
gain recognition for participating in a wide range
of activities accredited by the University and
delivered by top graduate employers, professional
services and members of staff of the University. It
also shows employers that you have gone above
and beyond your degree and gained valuable
transferable skills. For further information, please
visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/advantage
* The Graduate Market in 2013, 2014 and 2015, High Fliers
Research.
** Known destinations of full-time home and EU first-degree
graduates, 2013/14.

Recent graduates

Recent graduates include Olivia Graham

Software Engineer, NextJump Ltd; Miraj Makin
Equities Technology Analyst, J.P. Morgan; Martin
Porcheron PhD in Digital Economy.

Further study

The School of Computer Science runs

postgraduate taught masters degrees in
Computer Science and Human-Computer
Interaction. We also welcome graduates onto
postgraduate research programmes where they
can benefit from working in an exciting and
well-equipped research environment. While
more of our graduates choose to study related
subjects such as machine learning, e-commerce,
information security and psychology.

Careers and Employability Service

Our Careers and Employability Service, which

is based on University Park Campus, offers an
extensive range of careers-oriented services,
including CV-writing sessions, interview advice,
presentations by major employers and general
career advice. As a University of Nottingham
graduate, you will receive lifelong support from
the service. This means that you can ask a careers
adviser to look over your job application by email
or Skype, or in person, and you can also access
a database of graduate vacancies. For more
information see www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers
In addition, each year, industry partners and
established alumni from a diverse range of
companies work with the school to host external
guest lectures and attend careers events.

A student testing his iPhone-based

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Staff research interests

Professor Graham Hutton

Professor Hutton co-leads the Functional

Programming Lab. His research focuses on next
generation programming languages such as
Haskell, which provide simple but powerful new
approaches to programming. He is also keen on
promoting the use of Haskell in teaching, and has
published a textbook on programming in Haskell
based upon his first-year computer science
course in Nottingham. This book has become an
international best seller, has been used on more
than 90 university courses worldwide, and was
translated into a 13-part video lecture series by
Microsoft for which the total number of lecture
views now approaches one million.

Dr Michel Valstar

Dr Valstar is an Associate Professor in automatic

human behaviour understanding. His goal is to
create robots and other machines that understand
us and interact with us equally as well as other
humans do. Using the same techniques taught
in the Computer Vision and Machine Learning
modules, he creates a range of systems that can
recognise facial expressions from video, infer your
emotion from audio-visual signals, or that can
tell whether your smile is genuine or just polite.
He directly uses his research experience in the
teaching of the Machine Learning module to
make the relevance of the module apparent to the
students.
His work was implemented in the SEMAINE
system, which lets a user chat with a Sensitive
Artificial Listener. These artificial intelligent beings
react to you in a natural way even if they dont
understand what you are saying, only how you are
behaving.

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Dr Max L Wilson

Dr Wilson is an Assistant Professor in humancomputer interaction and information seeking

in the Mixed Reality Lab. His research focuses
on user interface design and social media,
taking a multidisciplinary perspective from both
human-computer interaction (the presentation
and interaction) and information science (the
information and seeking behaviours). He teaches
elements of his research, and other cuttingedge work from his field, in a module called
Collaborative Communication Technologies,
which includes everything from global use of
social media to in-room technological support for
collaborative tasks.

The teaching style in first year allows for

everyone, regardless of prior experience, to
reach the same level by second year, where
it is more focused towards specialisation.
Overall, my first year was an interesting and
amazing experience as it was the first time
I had ever been exposed to programming at
university level.
Stephen Sowole/BSc Computer Science

Dr Boriana Koleva

Dr Kolevas main research area is the field of

human computer interaction with a particular
emphasis on mixed reality interfaces. She has
been developing the technique of mixed reality
boundaries a new way of joining together
physical and virtual spaces, and more specifically
extending the usability of this technology by
developing a framework of properties that can
be associated with boundaries. Dr Koleva has
worked with artists to explore how mixed reality
technology can be used to support new forms of
interactive art, for example with the Blast Theory
performance group on the BAFTA-nominated
event installation Desert Rain and with Ken
Feingold on the installation Sance Box No 1.
Dr Koleva is currently involved in developing new
mixed reality technologies for public settings
(such as museums and schools) and for domestic
environments. She is also interested in developing
conceptual frameworks and software toolkits to
help us better understand and construct mixed
reality environments.

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Your student experience

Take a look at our accommodation

video for a taster of what to expect at
Nottingham:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/yourhome

Youve read lots about the degree programme

youre interested in, now its time to explore
life outside the lecture theatre. Theres so
much for you to get involved in and explore
at the University and around the city. We are
proud to be one of the leading universities
for student experience in the UK*, which will
ensure that you have a university experience
youll never forget.

Your University of Nottingham at

home and around the world

We are proud of our stunning campuses and are

continually investing in our grounds, buildings and
amenities to ensure that you only have the best
surroundings in which to live and study.
Our main UK campuses have a mix of state-ofthe-art facilities, including sports centres, places
to eat and excellent learning facilities on every
campus. Weve made getting from campus to
campus as easy as possible and students can
benefit from our free inter-campus Hopper Bus, so
youre never far away from the striking architecture
and innovative technology of Jubilee Campus, the
rolling parkland and period buildings at University
Park, or the cutting-edge features of Sutton
Bonington.
The University of Nottingham is Britains global
university with campuses in the UK, China and
Malaysia. We also have links with more than 300
universities in over 40 countries, adding a truly
global flavour to your degree and giving you the
chance to explore the world. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/about/campuses

Your new home from home

Jubilee Campus is an environmentally-friendly campus with

lakes, sustainable buildings and lots of open green space.
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At Nottingham we offer a range of different

accommodation options, rooms are available as
single or shared, en suite or shared bathroom,
all the way through to studio flats, and vary
from self-catered to fully catered (19 meals per
week). We also offer a guarantee of University
accommodation for one year to all new full-time
undergraduate students, subject to the following
conditions: you firmly accept your course place at
Nottingham, accept your offer of accommodation
by the deadline given in your offer letter, and have
an unconditional status no later than 31 August in
the year you intend to begin your studies.

If you are a new, full-time undergraduate student

who is classified as international for fee purposes,
this guarantee applies for three years**. For more
information, including a breakdown of pricing, see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation

Your support network

Throughout your university journey there will

be numerous people on hand to support you,
including tutors and dedicated staff who will be
able to advise you on various aspects of life as a
student. We have Student Services Centres on all
three of our UK campuses, which provide a range
of support, information and specialist services to
enhance your student experience. This support
includes:
Academic Support can provide practical
advice on areas of academic study; the service
also provides specialist academic support for
students with dyslexia, dyspraxia and other
specific learning difficulties
Disability Support coordinates support and
access arrangements for students with a
disability or long-term medical condition
Financial Support provides information on the
sources of finance available from government
agencies and the University itself, and gives
advice about financial matters
Student Services also advise on issues
ranging from childcare, counselling and health
to international student support, chaplaincy
and faith support, as well as offering advice on
paying your tuition and accommodation fees
Whatever you may need support with, they will
either be able to help or point you in the direction
of someone who can. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices
* Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, 2015.
** Providing you submit your returners application in line with the
requirements of the accommodation providers.

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Getting involved in your

Students Union

As soon as you start at The University of

Nottingham, you are automatically enrolled as
a member of our Students Union, which is
considered to be one of the best in the country.
There are hundreds of activities that you could be
part of, providing you with the perfect opportunity
to take up a new hobby or pursue existing
interests. Choose from over 200 student-run
societies, covering all interests and abilities, as
well as local and national volunteering projects, to
which you can commit as much or as little time as
you wish.
Our Students Union is home to a number of
award-winning student-run media groups, which
give you the chance to gain practical work
experience both behind the scenes or centre
stage as a presenter, actor or journalist. The
Nottingham New Theatre, Impact magazine,
Nottingham Student Television (NSTV) and
University Radio Nottingham (URN) have all been
recognised as the best in their field, winning a
clutch of awards for outstanding achievements.
However you decide to become involved in the
Union, you can be sure you will make new friends
and learn new skills, all while having a lot of fun!
Find out more: www.su.nottingham.ac.uk

Sports

We offer sport at all levels and an excellent allinclusive student membership offer, so whether
you enjoy sport as a hobby or are an elite athlete
we will have just what you need. We have over
70 sports clubs, which means we have the
2nd highest number of sports clubs of any UK
university. If youre not interested in joining a team
but want to stay fit, we have sports centres on all
of our main UK campuses. Find out more:
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Exploring your new city

With Nottingham city centre just a 10-minute

bus ride away from University Park Campus, our
students are always close to the action. Buses run
through campus regularly and many run late-night
services too, which is handy if youre a night owl.

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Nottingham city centre is always buzzing

with people and interesting sights.

For music lovers, you can take your pick from the
world-famous Rock City, Capital FM Arena or one
of the smaller gig venues for a more intimate live
show. Nottingham is rich in performance venues,
with comedy clubs and theatres catering for lovers
of drama, musicals, ballet and panto. We are very
proud of our sporting heritage, and with football
clubs Nottingham Forest and Notts County in the
city, as well as Trent Bridge cricket ground and
the National Ice Centre on your doorstep, you
might just become a sports fan if youre not one
already.
History and culture can be found in all corners
of the city, with Nottingham Castle, Nottingham
Contemporary arts centre, the Galleries of
Justice Museum, Nottingham Lakeside Arts the
Universitys public arts centre located on our
University Park Campus, arthouse cinemas and
three of the worlds oldest pubs all providing
points of interest. If you enjoy shopping,
Nottingham is perfect for you; independent
boutiques and vintage shops in the bohemian area
of Hockley mix with high street names in our large
shopping centres to make Nottingham a veritable
shopping haven.
Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/nottinghamlife
Download our city guide:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/cityguide

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Applying for a place

Flexible admissions policy

We are looking for students who have the ability

and motivation to benefit from our courses, and
who will make a valued contribution to the school
and the University. Candidates for full-time
admission are considered on the basis of their
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
(UCAS) form. For more information on how to
make your application stand out, have a look at
our online prospectus:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying

Application process

All applications for an undergraduate place to

study at The University of Nottingham (including
applications by overseas students) must be
made through UCAS. Applications should be
made online at www.ucas.com. Candidates will
be notified of decisions through UCAS Track at
track.ucas.com
For tips and advice at every step of your application
journey, visit our undergraduate applicants area:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugapplicants

Your personal statement

This is the section of your UCAS form that tells

us most about you, and you should make the best
use of it. Be as specific and detailed as you can
we would like to see that you are a student who
can work hard, be self-motivating and make the
best possible use of the opportunities this course
might have to offer you.

Required subjects

Most applicants will have studied three or more A

Levels and will be required to achieve a minimum
of 5 GCSEs at grade B including Maths, English
and a Science. The school operates an offer
range generally based on grades in three A levels,
please see page 8 for more details. Most subjects
are accepted with a small number of exceptions
(currently general studies and critical thinking).
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While it is preferred, we do not require you to

have studied computer science or computing
A levels and we recognise that some schools and
colleges offer limited support for this subject.

Alternative qualifications

In this brochure you will find our A level entry

requirements but we accept a much broader
range of qualifications. These include:
Access to HE Diploma
Advanced Diploma
Advanced GNVQ/Vocational A Levels
BTEC Extended Diploma/OCR National
Extended Diploma 18 units
BTEC HND/HNC
European Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate
Irish Leaving Certificate
Scottish Advanced Highers
UK Accredited International Foundation
Programmes
Welsh Baccalaureate
This list is not exhaustive; we will consider
applicants with other qualifications on an
individual basis.
The entry requirements for alternative
qualifications can be quite specific; for example
you may need to take certain modules and achieve
a specified grade in those modules. Please
contact us to discuss the transferability of your
qualification.

In recognition of our applicants varied experience

and educational pathways, we employ a flexible
admissions policy. If we judge that your situation
has adversely affected your achievement, then we
will consider this when assessing your academic
potential. If you wish to mention information about
your experiences in your personal statement, then
you should ask the teacher or tutor writing your
reference to confirm what you have written. We
may ask for further evidence and may consider a
range of factors. For more information, please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/admissionspolicies

Mature applicants

We encourage applications from mature students

(which means all those aged 21 or over when the
course begins). You should apply in the normal
way through UCAS. While we accept a range
of qualifications, you should check our specific
requirements on UCAS course entry profiles. If in
doubt, please contact the admissions tutor, who
will be happy to answer any specific queries you
have about applying as a mature student.
Please email your questions to the team at
admissions@cs.nott.ac.uk
For more information about being a mature
student, please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/mature

International applicants

We welcome applications from international

students and have students from many parts of
the world studying with us at undergraduate and
postgraduate level. All international candidates
for undergraduate courses should apply through
UCAS. The Universitys International Office offers
guidance and advice on matters such as visa
and immigration regulations, working and living
in the UK, entry requirements and preparing
for coming to Nottingham and arranges a
Welcome Programme for new international
students each September. If you would like to
visit the University and are unable to attend an
open day, the International Office will be happy
to arrange an individual visit for you. For further
information please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/
studywithus/international-applicants

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

For more information and a list of the alternative
English language requirements we accept,
please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/
alternativerequirements

Preparing to study in English

academic English preparation and
support

The University of Nottingham Centre for English

Language Education (CELE) offers high-quality
academic English and study skills (presessional)
programmes to prepare you to study your degree
in English. Our programmes are designed to
give international students excellent preparation
for their academic studies and are taught by
experienced, professional tutors.
CELE provides a range of programmes
throughout the year, including five-week subjectspecific courses (in some subjects) and a fourweek course in September for students with
unconditional offers, with a focus on academic
study skills.
You can continue to benefit from academic
English support with free classes and one-to-one
consultations throughout your study (insessional
programmes).
For more information about CELE, please visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/cele

Deferred entry

Applicants who wish to defer their entry by a

year will not be at a disadvantage. Please tell us
something about your plans for your gap year in
your UCAS personal statement.

Equal opportunities policy

The University aims to create the conditions

whereby students and staff are treated solely on
the basis of their merits, abilities and potential,
regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality,
ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic
background, disability, religious or political beliefs,
trade union membership, family circumstances,
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Frequently asked questions

How much are the fees?

Like many universities in England, Nottingham

charges full-time UK and EU students an annual
tuition fee of 9,000. However, you will not have
to pay your fees while studying the government
will lend eligible students the money, which you
will start to pay back once you have left university
and are earning at least 21,000. For more
information, please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
Fees for students from outside the EU vary from
subject to subject. For more information, please
see the New international students section on
www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees

What bursaries are available?

Although bursary figures for 2016/17 are yet to

be finalised, the University will continue to offer a
generous package of bursary support to students
from lower income households. These are in
addition to any support you may receive from the
government. For more information please see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport
If you are an international applicant (outside of the
EU), please see the New international students
section on www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
The school offers generous scholarships for
high achieving UK and international A level
students. The details can vary from year to year
but are typically worth between 1,000 and
3,000 in the first year. We also have some high
performing scholarships for our current students
worth 1,000. For more details please visit
www.nottingham.ac.uk/computerscience/
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There are plenty of places for individual study in

and around the Computer Science Building.

What support do you offer for

students with disabilities?

We are committed to promoting access for

students who have a disability, dyslexia or a
long-term medical condition. Services provided
by the University aim to enable students to
fulfil the inherent requirements of the course
as independently as possible. The Universitys
Disability Statement, which lists services, facilities
and opportunities available throughout the
University can be viewed at
www.nottingham.ac.uk/disability

What support is available for students

with children?
There are a range of services provided to support
students with children, including a University day
nursery, a playscheme and playcentre day care.
There is also a scheme to help students fund
childcare. For more information, see
www.nottingham.ac.uk/child-care

Should I bring my own computer?

We provide full external remote desktop access

to the computer science teaching environment,
which allows students to use their own personal
devices. This creates flexibility for students to
use one device for all purposes. However, there
are also 24hr computer facilities throughout the
University, including in the School of Computer
Science on Jubilee campus. In addition, University
accommodation comes equipped with internet
access allowing further flexibility when bringing
your own computer or device.
Visit our website for more frequently asked
questions: www.nottingham.ac.uk/faqs

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Visiting and contacting us

Open days

If youre considering applying to The University of

Nottingham we recommend that you try to attend
one of the University-wide open days, which are
held in June and September each year and attract
around 30,000 visitors. Find out more:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/opendays

Mini open days

Mini open days are much smaller than the main

open days but offer the same opportunities to
attend various talks and tours as well as speak to
current students and academics. Find out more
www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/miniopendays or
call +44 (0)115 951 5559.

Virtual open day

If you cant attend one of our open days in person,

or would like to explore our campuses before
visiting, take a look at our virtual open day:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/virtualnottingham

UCAS visit days

Once youve been offered a place at Nottingham,

you may be invited to attend a UCAS visit day,
which is an opportunity for you to visit the school
and to find out more about your chosen course.
You will also be given a short tour of the campus
by current students.

Other visits

If you wish to make an informal visit to the

University prior to applying here, you are welcome
to do so, but you should contact us in advance
if you wish to visit the school or speak to an
admissions tutor and we will do our best to oblige.

Contact us

Admissions Team
School of Computer Science
The University of Nottingham
Jubilee Campus
Nottingham
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Study What
You L ve
#STUDYWHATYOULOVE

Printed June 2015.

Science and
Engineering

Your passion can

be your success.
Study what you love.
The world needs scientists and
engineers. But not just any scientists
or engineers. It needs people who
will transform their love of the subject
into life-changing inventions and
discoveries. If you have the enthusiasm,
we have the lecturers to fire it.

Find out more:

www.nottingham.ac.uk/
studywhatyoulove
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