The School of Computing and Mathematics

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Welcome

• Introduction
• The School of Computing and Mathematics
• Studying Mathematics/Computing
• Facilities
• The student experience
• Life after Northumbria

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The University

• Ellison

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The University
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The School of Computing and Mathematics

• Part of the Faculty of Engineering, Science and
  Technology
• 1,200 students
• 60 academics
• 14 undergraduate courses
• 16 computer labs and 350 computers

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Faculty
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Mathematics

• Transition from A level
• Courses - see brochure for detail
• Units - explain what a unit is
• Attendance - 6 units per year
• Typical lecture/seminar/self managed study
  requirements
• Placement
• Project
• Assessment

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Laboratories
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Facilities

• Computing
• Studying
• Other
• Careers
• Tempo
• Welfare

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The Library
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The Refectory
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Student Experience

• Newcastle - student city - sport, leisure,
  entertainment, 1in 6 is a student!
• The University - Student Union, Sports Centre.
  Pass rate of 94 for degree courses.
• Working while studying

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The Students Union
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Freshers Fair
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Employability

• Preparation for employment
• Placement
• Project
• Generic skills for employment
• Applied computing/mathematics
• Opportunities with employers
• Contacts with Industry/business
• Graduate recruitment agency

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Facilities
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Teaching
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Lab Teaching
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Seminar teaching
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Seminar teaching
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A typical staffroom
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Seminar teaching
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Contacts

• Faculty Admissions Office 0191 227 4453 /
  et.admissions_at_northumbria.ac.uk
• Web site http//computing.unn.ac.uk/