Recommended Uni's for Computer Science

[Ardemax]

Hi

I'm looking at a few universities (e.g. Manchester, Reading) to hopefully study computer science in 1 year's time but I'm a bit stuck in narrowing down to 5.

I've literally been asking a load of people what they thought of different universities for computer science and they've given me honest feedback.

I was wondering if any of you had a particular recommendation for a university based on how well the course is taught, the place, campus, nightlife etc. etc.

Thanks in advance for any useful replies

[iBlueBox]

http://unistats.direct.gov.uk Is great for comparing courses, and University I used that a bit, when comparing University.

[JACKTARD]

I'm at the University of Leeds and the Computer Science dept is joined up with the physics department and its in one of the biggest buildings on campus. Honestly, I don't know anything about how it's taught etc but I can tell you about the other stuff.

Leeds uni is a campus uni right near the city centre so everything's close and you don't need to spend money on traveling places daily. The city is pretty good for shopping and just general stuff you'd expect. The nightlife is great, being a big northern city with 100k students there are club nights every day of the week and you can do it so cheaply.

I love it here and think you should definitely check it out .

[Ardemax]

http://unistats.direct.gov.uk Is great for comparing courses, and University I used that a bit, when comparing University.

I'll check that out

I'm at the University of Leeds and the Computer Science dept is joined up with the physics department and its in one of the biggest buildings on campus. Honestly, I don't know anything about how it's taught etc but I can tell you about the other stuff.

Leeds uni is a campus uni right near the city centre so everything's close and you don't need to spend money on traveling places daily. The city is pretty good for shopping and just general stuff you'd expect. The nightlife is great, being a big northern city with 100k students there are club nights every day of the week and you can do it so cheaply.

I love it here and think you should definitely check it out .

Thanks for that post

The only problem with Leeds is it's like 6+ hours away haha

Did you live in Leeds originally?

[JACKTARD]

I'll check that out



Thanks for that post

The only problem with Leeds is it's like 6+ hours away haha

Did you live in Leeds originally?

ah that sucks.
Nope I'm from Birmingham which is 2.5 hours away roughly, the furthest non-international students I've met up here are from about 5 hours away and live in the extreme south east.

I guess it depends on the cost of travelling/if you're willing to travel for that long/how often you're thinking of returning home.

[Ardemax]

ah that sucks.
Nope I'm from Birmingham which is 2.5 hours away roughly, the furthest non-international students I've met up here are from about 5 hours away and live in the extreme south east.

I guess it depends on the cost of travelling/if you're willing to travel for that long/how often you're thinking of returning home.

That's true. And It's AAA for computer science, out my range I think Manchester is AAB haha

[JACKTARD]

That's true. And It's AAA for computer science, out my range I think Manchester is AAB haha

Thats quite high tbf, most courses are AAB here. I'm sure you'll have an amazing time wherever you end up . Check out Liverpool, I've heard good things about the city as a student .

[Ardemax]

Thats quite high tbf, most courses are AAB here. I'm sure you'll have an amazing time wherever you end up . Check out Liverpool, I've heard good things about the city as a student .

Thanks I think I'm putting Manchester as my number 1 so I may pop over haha

[lawrawrrr]

I go to Aberystwyth, it's pretty far away but really pretty. The CompSci department is meant to be ok from what I've heard from friends on the course, afraid I can't tell you much more though! It's quite underrated as a University, because of it's location. Also not hugely a massive nightlife spot...

[Ardemax]

I go to Aberystwyth, it's pretty far away but really pretty. The CompSci department is meant to be ok from what I've heard from friends on the course, afraid I can't tell you much more though! It's quite underrated as a University, because of it's location. Also not hugely a massive nightlife spot...

I've driven through it and it seems quite pleasant. I'm guessing when it's term time the town is packed?