 University of Bristol Department of Computer ScienceBristol is one of the leading universities for the study of Computing. Whilst giving students an understanding of the foundations of the subject, we are also continually exploring new areas, drawing on our research to inspire new teaching programmes, and involving students in our research programmes. We also benefit from the concentration of high-technology industries in the Bristol region which provide us with industrial staff, opportunities for student projects, vacation work and - for many students - their first job after graduating. Recent national assessments have classified our teaching as excellent and our research as internationally excellent. Computing is an interdisciplinary subject, with historical roots in mathematics, physics, electronics, psychology and neuroscience; the interplay between these areas has kept the subject alive over the past half-century and is still very much in evidence today. You will see this diversity within the courses here - Bristol students experience it first-hand from the staff, whose interests range from quantum computing to microprocessor design to biological computing to wearable computers. If you choose to study Computing, you will meet people from many different backgrounds and with a wide range of interests. For some, the attraction is creativity: designing and making things, from programs to electronic products. For others, it is about intellectual challenges: solving problems and finding ways to understand complex phenomena both natural and artificial. For others, the attractions come from its direct relevance to the real world and its importance in many other areas of society. Computing provides a route into many different careers, and graduates have a wide choice in the kind of work they do, in their working environment and lifestyle. Our courses provide a balance between leading-edge topics such as digital media, cryptography and artificial intelligence, technical skills such as software development, system design and animation and generic skills such as teamworking, communication and enterprise. Bristol Computing graduates are highly regarded by employers, both for computing-related jobs and for other areas of industry, commerce and the professions. Your choice of course and university is an important decision. This prospectus will give you a brief overview of Bristol's computing courses and what it is like to study here. If we can be of any further help, please contact our Admissions Co-ordinator who will put you in touch with the person best able to assist. Degree Courses We offer a range of degree courses which allow you to concentrate your studies in those areas which interest you. There are three groups of courses:
Mathematics and Computer Science
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