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Beyond programmingDr Sarah Drummond
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Current Durham Computer Science degrees / applying to Durham (Computer Science)
Proposed new degree (under construction) for 2015
Preparing our students for employment
Software Engineering within Computer Science – an outline of student activities
Overview
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Our Degrees BSc in Computer Science3 yearsStandard offer: AAA including Maths
BSc in Computer Science with European Studies4 years3rd year is spent abroad at a European university or
work placementStandard offer: AAA including Maths
MEng in Computer Science4 yearsAdditional year comprising advanced modules and
a research projectStandard offer: A*AA including Maths
Natural Sciences / Joint Honour degrees
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Software Development for Business undergraduate degree
e-skills UK in collaboration with Accenture, IBM, BBC, ARM, Cisco, Microsoft, BT etc.
Mix of technical and professional skills with input from industry
4 year BSc with year 3 taken out in industry Much overlap with the CS degrees Entry requirements AAA (to include Maths)
Further information: http://www.softwaredevelopmentforbusiness.com/
Proposed degree for 2015
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Skills◦ Logical thinking ◦ Computing experience is helpful but not a pre-requisite
Good personal statement: ◦ This is the only part the student has to write◦ Needs to demonstrate why they think they would be a good CS student◦ General interests are helpful
The right grades and enthusiasm
◦ How to write and effective personal statement◦ What to included in your personal statement◦ Teaching Kits – personal statements and references
Applying to Computer Science
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Destination figures for 2012 are again excellent, with 91.2% of Computer Science leavers securing employment or going on to further study within six months of graduating. This is above the University average of 88.3%
The unemployment rate for the department is only 2.9% compared to a University average of 7.2%
The department’s performance in relation to Graduate Prospects score ranks us 13th (out of 101 CS depts.) in the 2014 Times Good University Guide – this is improving year on year
Key points on employability in CS
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Employability – Starting salaries
DLHE survey of 2012 leavers
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We have long industrial relationships offering excellent internship opportunities
Performance through technology
Employability
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Employability: destinations
Source: DLHE survey of 2010 leavers
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Employability: destinations
Source: DLHE survey of 2010 leavers
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Source: DLHE survey of 2010 leavers
Employability: destinations
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Computer Science @ Durham
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SE involves team work which requires collaboration and communication skills to be developed
Typical team projects have real world customers e.g. ◦ Proctor and Gamble◦ Durham Wind farm planner◦ Durham Software for Wind-tunnels◦ Durham Wildlife Trust/Biological
Sciences◦ 3rd Sector regional organisations
(Charities and Not-for-profit) Talks and workshops given by
Industrialists
Software Engineering
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Contact details Departmental admissions contacts
E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 0191 334 1700 Admissions tutors:
Computer Science: Dr Sarah DrummondEngineering: Dr David Sims-Williams