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Ello lads

I'm applying to different universities at the moment. Basically I'm wondering how the old polytechnics are regarded within employment now? I believe they used to be regarded as below "proper" universities but I've heard attitudes are changing. What's your experience?

The polytechnic in question is Brighton and the course is Computer Science. The rest of my choices are "proper" universities and I imagine I'll take a place at one of them (as they simply offer better graduate prospects) if I'm offered a place but I think it's still important to investigate.

Thanks for any replies :)
 
Thanks paradigm and mattx :)

Matt, that's weird but understandable I guess. Besides Oxford and Cambridge, how do employers know you went to a well-regarded university? I know that's a silly question but do they just know or do they look at some resource (i.e. Times online university rankings)?
 
Thanks lads, can always count on OcUK :cool:

Hiroki said:
Also, if you you are interested in Computer science, then another question you should ask yourself is how theoretical/applied a course you would like to study. An old polytechnic is likely to have a more applied course compared to proper universities.
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OK that's interesting. Could you give an example of how the different universities might treat the same problem?

mglover070588 said:
Just the phrase 'i have a degree' in itself unfortunately means nothing anymore
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That's becoming more and more apparent :(
 
You make a very good point mate. Although I'll find the theory-based approach slightly more boring, it's no doubt more beneficial.
 
AcidHell2 said:
Look at the times newspaper rankings. Remember look at course rankings not university rankings.
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I have mate. I just used those two examples as they're well known for being elite universities :)

Hate said:
If you want to do CS, go to Sussex. Seriously.
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I've applied for Sussex :) I'd love some input into what it's like there.

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Damn sorry, was suppose to edit my previous post.
 
jidh007 said:
Southampton is excellent for CS and part of the Russell group (I do believe?)
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They don't accept BTECs unfortunately :( I really wanted to apply.

To anyone thinking about doing a BTEC: Don't do it. They're good courses but aren't the best option if you plan going to university.
 
*shakes fist at UCAS*

Thanks for looking burnsy! I've just seen they require A-level maths at grade B though. That's me out!
 
I don't believe I've done a maths module dude. I only have a B in GCSE maths so I doubt that holds much weight.

I see what you mean about the worst thing that can happen. I'm just a bit concerned wasting one of my five choices :) I could replace it with my Brighton choice I guess...
 
Burnsy2023 said:
BTEC National Diploma for IT Practitioners, with no particular specialty :) I'm not entirely sure how favourably they looked on it, I was accepted before the interview, but I think my reference did a lot to help me :)

Burnsy
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Oh right :) I've seen my reference and it is very good so hopefully that helps me in this instance. Well I'm going to apply to Southampton anyway (without effecting my current choices), I'll see what happens. Chance I will get offered a place is slim but it's better then nothing :) By the way, are you doing a MEng or BSC? I see the MEng involves work within the industry.

Seriously, thanks to everyone who has replied. I still appreciate further comments :)
 
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