A level maths for Computer Science degree?`

Energize · 22 Sep 2006 at 15:14

Do you really need A level maths to sucsessfully do a computer science degree?

Energize · 22 Sep 2006 at 15:48

I'm thinking of Lancaster if I go to university, that way theres not much travelling, according to their prospectus they don't require any particular A level for their BSc but they want BBB.

Tbh though I'm more interested in the technical side of computing like setting up networks and servers and building computers etc.

Energize · 22 Sep 2006 at 16:25

Hate said:
well, thats not computer science

computer science is the theory behind computing, languages and stuff like that - its not a degree in building computers, networking and windows etc.

I know I just don't know what to do after I leave 6th form to get into these types of jobs, all the universities seem to offer is computer science.

Energize · 22 Sep 2006 at 16:49

calnen said:
You dont need a degree to set up a network. I can do that, and I've never done any computing qualifications at all.

I know I already know how to setup basic networks for stuff like file and print sharing and ftp but If I wanted a job in networking, wouldn't I need some sort of qualification for the employer to consider me?