For a summary please see the Computer Science Faculty website. The Director of Studies in Computer Science is Dr Graeme Jenkinson.Ī very strong background in Mathematics is required: a good, recent, A2 Level (or equivalent) qualification in Mathematics, preferably with Further Mathematics at A2 or AS Level, is essential.įor many of the first-year science options an A2 in a related science subject is also required. Many of our students go on to a Master’s or PhD Degree in Cambridge and elsewhere.
Another popular destination for our graduates is banking and investment. At least half of our graduates go into jobs directly related to the subject area. Students undertake a substantial personal project which may be on any topic within Computer Science.Ĭareer prospects for Computer Scientists are excellent there are now more vacancies in Britain than ever before.
The teaching ranges widely across the whole discipline with particular concentration on Cambridge’s research strengths, computer systems and the theory of computation. In the third year, students are allowed considerable choice of subjects to focus their study on. There is practical work in hardware design, programming (C, C++, Java, Prolog), and a substantial group project where students are given the chance to work in a team, as in a commercial software house.
In the second year we build on the foundations laid in the first year, teaching core material in theory, systems, mathematics, applications, and professionalism. Students in their first year take four papers, including three compulsory Computer Science papers - covering topics such as foundations of computer science (taught in OCaml), Java and object-oriented programming, operating systems, and digital electronics, graphics, interaction design - and one Mathematics paper. It is also concerned with understanding the theoretical basis of the subject.The course is designed to provide not only advanced practical experience but also to give an understanding of fundamental principles which will outlast today's technology. The Cambridge course covers the principles of programming, operating systems, computer networks, artificial intelligence, security and numerous other topics. Further information can be found here.Ĭomputer Science is a rapidly changing and exciting subject, extending from the physical principles upon which digital computers work to the mathematical understanding of the semantics of computation. All Colleges may modify offers to take account of individual circumstances. Our standard conditional offer for this subject is usually A*A*A at A level or 41- 43 points overall and 7, 7, 6 at Higher Level in IB, preferably all in scientific or mathematical subjects. Year 10 and 11 University Taster Webinar.Schemes to help with applying to Cambridge.Downing College MCR Social Membership Scheme.
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