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School of Computing Dr Kate Dingley International coordinator

School of Computing Dr Kate Dingley International coordinator. Presentation adapted from one by Shelley Ward. Finding Your Ideal University Place. Do you like the City?. Do you like the University?. Do you like the Department?. Do you like the Course?. Select!. Portsmouth.

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School of Computing Dr Kate Dingley International coordinator

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  1. School of ComputingDr Kate DingleyInternational coordinator Presentation adapted from one by Shelley Ward

  2. Finding Your Ideal University Place Do you like the City? Do you like the University? Do you like the Department? Do you like the Course? Select!

  3. Portsmouth Portsmouth

  4. Why Portsmouth? Large student population - Student centred city We support you the student and aim to help you achieve the best that YOU can High student satisfaction – many stay on to do MSc or to live in and around the city Great University community Student Support • Student finance and housing • Careers • Counselling service • Doctors • Chaplaincy

  5. School of Computing 40 academic staff Approximately 50:50 split between male and female Newly appointed staff will have: • PhDs and active research interests • postgraduate teaching qualification (or are required to gain one) Close links to Dept of Creative Technologies Collaborate with the Portsmouth Business School and the Institute for Industrial Research, amongst others. External links with Business, Institutes and Universities world-wide.

  6. How do we rate? – External Audits • Quality Assurance Agency for HE • ‘Institution Wide’ Audit 2004 and 2008 • Outcome: confidence (top outcome) • British Computer Society • Accreditation Visit – 2005 and 2009 • All submitted degrees re-accredited in 2005 • All submitted degrees re-accredited in Feb 2009

  7. How do we rate? – T.H.E. The University of Portsmouth has jumped 16 places in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey. Placed 50th in 2009 Now placed 34th for 2010 3rd highest performing university in the New (post 1992) Universities category. Times Higher Education, 17-23rd Feb 2011, pg 34

  8. “Fantastic personal tutor who was available to discuss problems. ” “Dedicated staff, understanding.” “Being in final year, I have found that there is a tremendous amount of support of students. Lecturers are available mostly anytime of the day for assistance guidance and help.” “Placement year has been fantastic. ” “All teaching staff are very knowledgeable and extremely supportive.” “Good workspace/lecture rooms. Staff prompt in replying to e-mails. Great unit options. Some very good enthusiastic staff enjoys their lectures.”

  9. Entry Requirements Usually around 260 UCAS points: • A levels – typically 3 – around BCC or above • BTEC National Diploma – MMD • Other qualifications as appropriate • Maths and English at GSCE – grade C

  10. What Topics Can I Study? Programming / Software engineering / Databases Systems architecture / Hardware / Networks Web design / Human Computer Interaction Systems analysis and design Business aspects of I.T. / Ecommerce Project Management / Information Systems Management Digital / Forensic Computing Digital Imagery to name a few!

  11. Our Degrees

  12. Computer Science Description: Computer Science is essentially the study of computer hardware, networks and software. Year 1: Computer architecture, networks, web authoring (HTML, CSS), programming (PYTHON, JAVA), systems development, databases (MySQL) Year 2: More programming (JAVA, JavaScript, PHP, .net), Software Engineering, Data Structures and Algorithms, computer systems and options in .net, web client and server programming, computer graphics Year 3:Engineering Project, parallel and distributed computing, theoretical computer science and options in reliable systems, software engineering, networks, security and cryptography, neural networks, data mining and warehousing, fuzzy logic

  13. Software Engineering Description: Software engineers create, support and analyse the computer applications and systems that we use today. They have a practical, creative and rewarding role that involves a great deal of technical knowledge, inventiveness and interaction with people. Graduates from this course are likely to take a leading role in defining and specifying software requirements using prototyping and other methods and will be capable of producing novel and creative software solutions for a wide range of different users. Year 1: Computer architecture, networks, web authoring (HTML, CSS), programming (PYTHON, JAVA), systems development, databases (MySQL) Year 2: functional programming and maths, software engineering, advanced programming concepts, data structures and algorithms, .net and options in web client and server programming, computer graphics, computer systems Year 3: Engineering Project, reliable systems, software engineering and options in parallel and distributed computing, HCI, networks, neural networks, data mining and warehousing, fuzzy logic

  14. Web Technologies Description: This course aims to develop graduates who value traditional software engineering qualities of reliability, re-use and security in the context of web. It will enable you to build up a combination of strong technical content with sound foundations in web application development, alongside an understanding of the web’s role in business. Year 1: Computer architecture, networks, web authoring (HTML, CSS), programming (PYTHON, JAVA), systems development, databases (MySQL) Year 2: Advanced programming concepts, web client and server programming, .net, web engineering and project management and options in databases, computer systems, computer graphics, web architecture Year 3: Engineering Project, enterprise web architectures, web research and options in advanced networks and HCI.

  15. Computing Description: This is a flexible course, which facilitates a wide degree of personal choice in terms of the course units studied. Students can begin the course without committing to a particular area of specialisation and find out more about advanced areas before making a final commitment. Because of its in-built flexibility, it's also possible to join the course at a later stage if you already have a suitable qualification such as an HND in an appropriate IT related subject. Year 1: Computer architecture, networks, web authoring (HTML, CSS), programming (PYTHON, JAVA), systems development, databases (MySQL) Year 2: Software engineering, IS and security management, databases, computer systems, .net and options in advanced programming concepts, web client and server programming, e-commerce, project management Year 3: Engineering Project, HCI, networks, and options in databases, security and cryptography and project management

  16. Business Information Systems Description: When developing business practices with a technological foundation, the most difficult (and interesting) problems are often not the technical challenges but the organisational and human centred factors. This course provides you with the skills needed to work in such an environment by developing: business awareness, an understanding of how to work in a professional environment, and skills to solve problems of a technical and business nature Year 1: Database design and development, PC management, social and legal aspects of computing, web authoring and development, business analysis and design Year 2: Systems analysis and design, information systems and project management, e-commerce, databases and options in web client and server programming, business information systems security, .net, work and research in the information society Year 3: Engineering or Study Project, systems analysis and design, information systems management and options in social computing, databases, HCI, IT operational service management

  17. Forensic Computing Description: From minor indiscretions to major embezzlements and illegal pornography, the need to ‘capture’ digital evidence is central to securing criminal convictions in response to the criminal misuse of computers. This degree is aimed at those interested in embarking upon (or are already part of) a security/policing profession, a computing profession, or who are business individuals concerned with illegal use of digital media. Year 1: Computer architecture, digital forensics, data communications, web authoring, programming, researching crime and criminal justice Year 2: Computer forensics and digital evidence, databases, investigation, psychology & law, network configuration and admin, operating systems, researching crime and criminal justice, unix systems processing and options in miscarriages of justice, intelligent data analysis, Year 3: Engineering project, digital forensics & investigation, countering fraud & corruption, cryptography & cryptanalysis, cybercrime, digital forensics & incident response, system security

  18. Computing and the Digital Image Description: This course gives you the opportunity to study the key aspects of computing with a particular emphasis on the skills required for working with a wide range of still and animated digital images. You’ll have the opportunity to acquire skills used throughout the entertainment industry and beyond, such as graphics, animation and computing, which will prepare you for a range of careers from multimedia production, computer animation and graphics, to website creation and design. Year 1: Effective animation & scripting, computer graphics, data communications, digital video, programming Year 2: 3D modelling, advanced programming & data structures, digital photographic imaging, managing & making video and options in project management, software engineering, webserver use, configuration & management Year 3: Engineering project, 3D rendering, creative group project, software engineering and options in computer animation & virtual reality, internet systems

  19. Course Details The “Unit Web Search” • contains details of ALL Portsmouth University degree courses • is publicly accessible across the internet – you can study your course details at home • see your handout for appropriate web addresses http://uws.port.ac.uk/unitwebsearch/

  20. Full Time or Sandwich? Full Time – 3 years Sandwich – 4 years • Adds an industrial placement (internship) year for which students are normally paid • Happens between year 2 and 3 • Paid work: around £14,000 – £15,000 • A full year’s placement (36 + weeks) • A successful placement student is awarded “ICT Technician”

  21. How Do Students Benefit from Placements Learn professional / technical skills in the workplace The opportunity to network and make useful contacts Obtain higher outcomes? July 2009: A School of Computing placement student wins the prize for Microsoft UK Intern of the year, beating 94 other interns this year to win. http://www.port.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/frontpagenews/title,99954,en.html

  22. A Typical Week • 6 year-long subjects • Contact Hours – approx 13 • Lectures (up to 200 students) • Seminars (up to 25 students) • Tutorials (up to 25 students) • Computer Labs (up to 20 students) • Private study – 25- 30 hours a week • Work? Part time work is allowed

  23. The Academic Year http://www.port.ac.uk/staffessentials/generalinformation/termsemesterdates/

  24. Costs of Study? Consult website for tuition fees www.port.ac.uk/feelookup Books Private rent in Portsmouth (around £65 a week basic rent) Halls of Residence • Rooms for almost 3,000 students • Top 10 most cost effective university cities in 2010 Student Living Index • Based in city centre, seafront and harbour-side locations • All accommodation new or recently refurbished

  25. The Campus City wide Close to: • the seaside • city centre • night life • leisure areas Most halls within easy walking distance Buckingham Building Lion Gate Building Portland Building Park Building

  26. Computing Facilities Networked computer labs throughout the university Free broadband / Skype in halls of residence Many university locations are wireless enabled

  27. The Library £11 million extension 600,000+ books 250 PCs + laptop loans

  28. Sports Facilities Nuffield sports centre (4 general purpose courts, 2 dance studios, 2 squash courts) St Paul’s (3 gym complex, 4 multi purpose courts) Langstone complex (7 grass pitches, 1 synthetic) The Solent !

  29. Student Union “Pugwash” (shortlisted in NUS Student Media awards) “Pure FM” – the university’s own radio station Over 150 clubs / societies Set up your own society! http://www.port.ac.uk/yourportsmouth/your-students-union/su-campaigns-and-media/

  30. Pastoral Care Course Leader Personal Tutoring PDP Progress monitoring

  31. Employability • Transferable employment skills embedded throughout each course • Purple Door: • Help with part-time work during study • Ongoing careers advice • Placement year • Help after graduation

  32. Average Monthly Salary Upon Graduation

  33. Further Info Open days begin in January Question regarding admissions…. • Contact Technology Admissions: • Tel: 023 9284 2555 • Email: technology-admission@port.ac.uk • Or Kate Dingley • Tel: 02392 846436 • Email: Kate.dingley@port.ac.uk

  34. Any Questions?

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