Seminars and Interview Sessions

An Admissions Talk on Applied Computer Science & Creative Technologies (University of the West of England, Bristol)

Main Theme

Nowadays there is little doubt that Computer Science offers wonderful career prospect, with new jobs and roles coming out every now and then. And there is also an increasing interest from students. However, many students would hesitate when it comes to making the leap into applying for Computer Science programmes. ‘Would it be too hard for me? Coding is quite abstrast and tough, isn’t it? And I’d need a strong maths and science background to excel? It’s probably not for everyone!’, and so the thinking goes!

If that’s the internal dialogue you’ve gone through, these applied Computer Science and Creative Technologies programmes we’re going to introduce might just be the right choice for you!

As computer technology expands its territories into virtually every industry, there are now a wide range of specialisms within the field of Computer Science, each catering to different needs of a particular sector. And many universities in turn have developed programmes that focus on these specialist areas! These applied Computer Science programmes could be easier to cope with for many students, as they come with a set context of application.

Seminar Content

Dr Natanya Ford

Associate Head of Department – Creative Technologies Joining us in person!

Dr Yasmine Rosunally

Senior Lecturer in Information Science Joining us in person!

In the Seminar, Dr Natanya Ford (Associate Head of Department – Creative Technologies) and Dr Yasmine Rosunally (Senior Lecturer in Information Science) from UWE Bristol will provide an overview of the latest development in the field of Computer Science and Creative Technologies and introduce the programmes in the University, covering course structure, entry requirement, tuition fees, career prospect and professional qualifications, in the hope to help students find the right subject area within the disciplines of Computer Science and Creative Technologies!

Is Computer Science Really that Difficult?

Is a traditional Computer Science programme really that tough? If it is, which part of it do students usually find most difficult? In this section, the lecturers will explain the difference between traditional Computer Science and applied Computer Science programmes. Which type of students would likely excel in a more general Computer Science programme, and which might be better doing an applied Computer Science programme?

There is More Than One Way to Code!

As computer technology expands its territories into virtually every industry, there also developed different kind of programming languages for different applications. These include visual programming languages, which can be much easier to understand for some students! In this section, the lecturers will introduce a few common programming langauges – many of them were created with very different ideas of applications – providing a deeper look into the world of coding. You might realize that everyone can code in one way or the other!

An Overview of Computer Science Specialisms

The lecturers will provide an overview of different Computer Science programmes, using some of their own programmes as examples, in order to help students find an area that’s most suitable for them!

• BSc (Hons) Business Computing
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• BSc (Hons) Digital Media
• BSc (Hons) Games Technology
• BSc (Hons) Audio & Music Technology
• BSc (Hons) Creative Music Technology
• BSc (Hons) Cyber Security & Digital Forensics
• BSc (Hons) Information Technology
• BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB)
• BSc (Hons) Software Engineering for Business

General Entry Requirements:

• 44333 – Undergraduate (Year One) ^{(3-Year Programmes) Graduating in 2026}
• 222 – International Year One ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 2 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2026}
• 222 – University Foundation ^{(1-Year Programmes, leading to Year 1 of Undergraduate Degree) Graduating in 2027}

Graduate Prospect: Why Study Computer Science in Bristol?

Technology is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, whose development has accelerated under the pandemic! What jobs are there in the field now? And what new jobs will come about in the future? In what roles were past graduates usually employed? As one of the largest technology clusters in the UK, how would studying in Bristol benefit students?

University Profile: University of the West of England, Bristol

Set in the creative city of Bristol, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) was formerly a polytechnic and was granted full university status in 1992. Employability remains at the heart of UWE Bristol’s education. The already tight relationships with employers continue to foster, which now include formal links with the BBC, Airbus, etc.

UWE Bristol provides academic programmes in as many as 37 disciplines, among which Building & Surveying, Architecture, Town Planning and Art & Design are the strongest. Medical-related subjects like Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nursing are all open to international students.

UWE’s Bristol School of Animation enjoys a worldwide reputation. Chris Ford, creative director of PIXAR, is also one of UWE Bristol’s graduates!

Subjects of Strength ^{(Subject Ranking)}

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