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Overview
Computing is the key technology for all aspects of 21st century life. Everybody is touched by computers, either directly through work and home use of desktop systems, mobile devices, media players and toys, or indirectly through the multiple public and private agencies that depend on computers to deliver services to us. Yet the vast majority of people have no need to understand what goes on inside computers, and are often only aware of them when they stop working properly. So, while computers are at the heart of Computing, our philosophy is that Computing is fundamentally about people using computers. We aim to help develop the highly trained experts who will build and organise the computer-based systems that everybody else uses. Project activity is carefully integrated into all our programmes. All third year students take part in year long group project, where they cooperate in tackling a large, realistic problem. Fourth year students conduct a major, year long, individual dissertation project. Our graduates enjoy excellent employment and career prospects. Employers tell us they like the fact that we offer a distinctive blend of core skills and specialist knowledge, and produce graduates who have the ability to work individually and in a team.
