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Computing at UEL

Computing at UEL. Gaurav 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

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Computing at UEL

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  1. Computing at UEL Gaurav Malik, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, School of Architecture, Computing & Engineering, University of East London

  2. 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

  3. Post Year 11

  4. Qualifications • Sixth Form & Colleges • AS; A-Levels; AVCE • GNVQ • BTEC National Diploma

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. Computing • Developing Applications (Web, Client) • Creating Databases • Networking • Communications • Software Engineering

  9. Technology

  10. On the move 90 Mins 80 Mins 5000 Mins

  11. New Opportunities

  12. Games

  13. Net TV

  14. 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

  15. 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)

  16. Chosing where to study • Geography • Lab facilities • Quality of the programme • Placement Opportunities • General facilities

  17. 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)

  18. Our Undergraduate programme portfolio • Extended Computing • International Foundation Programme in Computing • FdScProfessional Computing • FdScBusiness 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

  19. Vendor Accreditations

  20. What Does A Career In Technology Involve? Using Maths Developing & Designing New / Existing Technology Learning & Applying Programming Languages Teamwork Working with Clients/Users Problem Solving Project Deadlines

  21. Jobs in Technology…. Database Admin Programmer Software Engineers Technical Support Games/Web Designer Games Tester Information Systems Manager

  22. Jobs in Technology…. Database Admin Programmer (£16.5 – 45k) (£16-45k+ Benefits) Software Engineers (£16-45k+ Benefits) Technical Support (£12k – 14k) Games/Web Designer (18-45k or above) Games Tester (£16-39k) Information Systems Manager (£20-75k)

  23. Beware of “training” courses

  24. 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

  25. University of East London 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 Days Gaurav Malik gaurav@uel.ac.uk

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