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

Technology

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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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 DaysGaurav Malikgaurav@uel.ac.uk