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Computer Science Msci Hons
Our comprehensive Computer Science MSci degree programme enables you to gain a systematic grounding in the theoretical underpinning of the discipline whilst also allowing you to delve into specialist
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24th July 23
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Required subjects for Computer Science Msci Hons at University of Birmingham
A level Mathematics grade A required. If you are taking any reformed science A levels, which include Biology, Chemistry and Physics taught from 2015, you must pass the practical element.
General Studies or or Critical Thinking not accepted.
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member689222
24th July 23
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Absolutely amazing, couldn’t find it in the options but I also did an industrial placement. read more
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member1174947
14th January 23
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Learned a lot in this module. Polite classmates and professional teacher. read more
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member1265941
3rd February 22
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
The conversion masters is a scam aimed at overseas students. Do not enrol. Two thirds of the course is taught by bundling MSc students onto massive (700 students+) undergrad modules, the rest is taught on a shoestring by lecturers with little grasp of English who copy slides from the internet and play YouTube videos. I’ve not had a single teaching occasion with fewer than 200 students in it, any one-on-one contact, or any personal feedback on work. The course lead introduced the course stating that it was over-enrolled. Help is available for students who’re 'struggling' with the material, but the material is very unchallenging and it’s actually help for students whose English isn't good enough to understand the lectures. Plagiarism is rampant and unpunished – students collaborate in online exams and assignments – and artificially deflates the grades of those of us not willing to take the risk. The same money at a 'worse' uni will get you much more and better teaching. read more
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member1263592
8th November 21
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Professors are nice. Classmates are so kind to help each other. Courses are helpful and I am sure it will help my career. read more
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member1059253
28th May 21
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
The MSc conversion course is very intense and I feel that for people that come from non-STEM backgrounds it might be pretty hard at times which leads to some dissatisfaction. Other than that, if you're prepared to work hard, the structure for you to get a very good understanding of Computer Science is there. If you wish to pursue anything in more detail you'd have a solid foundation if you performed well in the course. read more
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member554337
18th February 21
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
The department is overcrowded and does not have enough staff. This is especially an issue for the conversion masters students who can lose all their marks for an assignment to automated marking. They also have some lecturers who appear to have no idea what they're teaching and have copied and pasted some book pages into slides. Plagiarism from my experience is rampant on the course, with lots of cheating and copying of code. If you are ever in a team project with a bad team, you either have to leave that module or carry the team, marks are never adjusted. A lot of lecturers mark projects on how pretty they look rather than how complex it is e.g. just build a GUI to get marks. Some of the taught coding practices are years out of date such that you get deprecation warnings. To top it all off, the mental health of students appears to be far worse on this course than others. However, there are a few good lecturers who do care, and they make it bearable. Rant over. read more
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member645847
18th February 20
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
very lucrative and very big potential read more
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member740431
16th July 19
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Staff unapproachable with minimal contact hours. I have friends at other universities who had far better experiences studying computer science. read more
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member840166
6th July 19
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Really enjoyed the course and the department are always wonderful. read more
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member1121738
10th April 16
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Great course. A couple of shakey modules in the first year but those of currently in review. Even the assignments feel worthwhile and can sometimes be fun! Can't wait for the years ahead. read more
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member421426
30th March 16
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Really interesting, Amazing building and great lecturers and school staff. 24/7 lab use is life changing read more
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member1111033
10th July 15
Computer Science, Msci Hons FullTime
Very poor management of the course, few lecturers are helpful and readily available to help. Little concern for student welfare read more
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