Computing at UEL
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Computing at UELGaurav Malik,Senior Lecturer in Computer Science,School of Architecture, Computing & Engineering,University of East London
Presentation Outline:• Introduction• Terminologies: IT, IS, ICT, ILT, BIS?• What is Computing• Kind of Degrees you can study• Different Qualifications • About UEL• Programmes we offer• Career opportunities in Computing• Admission Requirements
Post Year 11
Qualifications• Sixth Form & Colleges
– AS; A-Levels; AVCE– GNVQ– BTEC National Diploma
Choosing your subjects• For Technical Computing Degrees
– Computing; Computer Networks; Information Security; Software Engineering
– Numerate (Science) subjects.– Any science subject OR ICT OR Computing
• For other Computing Degree– Business Information Systems; Computer
Games; Multimedia Technology– Any subject.
Computing & Technology• Introduction• IT, ICT, ILT?• What is Computing• Kind of Degrees you can study• Different Qualifications • About UEL• Programmes we offer• Career opportunities in Computing• Admission Requirements
Terminologies:• IT (Information Technology), this is your computer , machine,
and hardware (some software). • IS (Information Systems), this is your software, applications,
and programmes (some hardware).• ICT(Information Communication Technology), your computer
is linked to other computers and you have access to the internet and email etc.
• ILT (Information Learning Technology), utilising technology (IT, internet, whiteboards etc) to facilitate, support and enhance learning.
• BIS (Business Information Systems), improving business processes using IT.
Computing• Developing Applications (Web, Client)• Creating Databases• Networking• Communications• Software Engineering
On the move
90 Mins
80 Mins
5000 Mins
New Opportunities
Games
Net TV
Kind of Degrees available• Information Systems
– Information Systems– Business Information Systems
• New Media– Games– Multimedia
• Computing– Information Technology– Computing– Information Security– Software Engineering– Computer Networks
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)
Chosing where to study• Geography• Lab facilities• Quality of the programme• Placement Opportunities• General facilities
Qualifications• Academic Qualifications
– Foundation Degrees– HNC\HND– Degrees– Masters– PhD & Research
• Vendor Qualifications– MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)– CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator)– CompTIA (A+)
• Professional Qualifications– IMIS (Institute for the Management of Information Systems)– ABE (Association of Business Executives)– ACP (Association of Computing Professionals)– BCS (British Computer Society)
Our Undergraduate programme portfolio• Extended Computing• International Foundation Programme in Computing• FdSc Professional Computing• FdSc Business Information Technology• BSc(Hons) Business Information Systems• BSc(Hons) Information Technology• BSc(Hons) Computing• BSc(Hons) Computer Networks• BSc(Hons) Information Security Systems• BSc(Hons) Software Engineering
Vendor Accreditations
What Does A Career In Technology Involve?
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Learning & Applying
Programming Languages
Working with Clients/Users
Project Deadlines
Using MathsDeveloping &
Designing New / Existing
Technology
Jobs in Technology….
Technical Support
Games Tester
Games/Web Designer
Information Systems Manager
Programmer Software Engineers
Database Admin
Jobs in Technology….
Technical Support
(£12k – 14k)
Games Tester
(£16-39k)
Games/Web Designer
Information Systems Manager(£20-75k)
Programmer(£16.5 – 45k) Software
Engineers
Database Admin
(£16-45k+ Benefits)
(18-45k or above)
(£16-45k+ Benefits)
Beware of “training” courses
Entry Requirements• 200 UCAS points
– AVCE– A-Levels– BTEC Nationals– Diploma in IT\Engineering
• Access Courses• Pass your GCSE’s with Grades C in Maths
& English
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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.
Taster DaysGaurav [email protected]