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School of Computing, Information Technology and Engineering

Gaurav MalikAdmissions Tutor, Computing

Computing, IT and Engineering

• Award winning students: Female engineer of the year, NESTA Challenge National Lighting Awards

• Cisco Networking Academy• Innovative research in computing,

information security, and digital forensics, civil and electrical engineering

Technology

On the move

90 Mins

80 Mins

5000 Mins

New Opportunities

Games

Net TV

Computing

• Developing Applications (Web, Client)• Creating Databases• Networking• Communications• Software Engineering

Types of Degrees available in Computing• Information Systems

– Information Systems– Business Information Systems– Business Information Technology

• Computing

– Computing– Information Security– Software Engineering– Computer Networks

Our Undergraduate programme portfolio• Extended Computing• International Foundation Programme in Computing• FdSc Professional Computing• FdSc Business Information Technology• BSc(Hons) Business Information Systems• BSc(Hons) Computing• BSc(Hons) Computer Networks• BSc(Hons) Information Security Systems• BSc(Hons) Software Engineering

Our postgraduate programme portfolio

• MSc Business Information Systems• MSc Business Information Technology /PGCert

Information Security by Distance Learning (Fully Online)

• MSc Data Mining and Knowledge Management• MSc Information Security and Computer Forensics

(ISCF) Block Mode• MSc Information Technology• MSc Internet Systems Engineering• MSc Technology Management• Professional Doctorate

Example of modules

• A variety of modules covering both Computing and Management.• Modules include (amongst others)

– Networking– Programming– Ethical Issues– Database Development– Network Security– Employability Skills– Introduction to Computer Graphics– Visual Programming– Network Systems and Technologies

• Project Topics– RFID, Network Algorithms, Expert Systems, GIS.

An example of a topic progressing over years

• Year 1– Introduction to Computer Networking– Introduction to Software Development

• Year 2– Network Systems and Technologies– Software Development

• Year 3– Advance Topics in Networks– Programming Paradigms

Programme Structure

• Under Graduate– 3 Years– 2 Semesters– 3 Modules a Semester– 6hrs Contact Time

Programme Structure

Post Graduate• 1 Year• 2 Semesters• 2 Modules a Semester• Dissertation• 4hrs Contact Time

Block Mode• 1 Week session• 09:00 – 17:00

Choosing the right degree

• Think backwards– Think about the skills you have– Think about the kind of job you want

• Accreditation– QAA – Quality & Assurance Agency– British Computer Society– Institute for the Management of Information

Systems– Institute of Electrical Engineering (IET)

Vendor Accreditations

Choosing where to study

• Geography• Lab facilities• Quality of the programme• Vendor qualifications• Placement Opportunity• General facilities

What Does A Career In Technology Involve?

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Learning & Applying

Programming Languages

Working with Clients/Users

Project Deadlines

Using MathsDeveloping &

Designing New /

Existing Technology

Jobs in Technology….

Technical Support

Games Tester

Games/Web Designer

Information Systems Manager

Programmer Software Engineers

Database Admin

Jobs in Technology….

Technical Support

Games Tester

(£16-39k

Games/Web Designer

Information Systems Manager(£20-75k)

Programmer(£16.5 – 45k)

Software Engineers

Database Admin

(£16-45k+ Benefits)

(18-45k or above)

(£16-45k+ Benefits)

Typical Graduate Entry Jobs

– Network & Technical Support– Software Developer– Web Developer– Software Analyst– Software Tester– Games Programming– Games Tester– http://www.olearyseries.com/CE06/

Typical ad for Graduate jobs

Beware of “training” courses

Future is Bright

Our Students

Research in CITE

• Knowledge production• Knowledge transfer and

regeneration of our local region• Informing consultancy and

contract research• Informing teaching• Increasing numbers of postgraduate

research students

Publications, Media and Exhibitions

• www.uel.ac.uk/roar

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Funded Projects

• EU ERDF M-Com• EU ERDF Eureka• TSB KTP Powerchex• EPSRC and BT DEFTRUST• EU FP7 Pandora

Conferences

• International Conference on Global e-Security

• 5th Advances in Computing and Technology Conference (AC&T'10)

• The 6th International Conference on Supply Chain Management and Information Systems (SCMIS 2008)

• Student Seminars uel.ac.uk/cite/research/conferences.htm

Prospects

• The future’s bright!• Our students find well paid, stimulating

jobs• Many go onto postgraduate study

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Taster Days

Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate– 200 UCAS points

• AVCE• A-Levels• BTEC Nationals• Diploma in IT\Engineering

– Access Courses– Grades C in Maths & English in GCSE

• Postgraduate– 2:2 or above in related subjects.

University of East London

• We believe that you will find UEL can offer a rewarding course of studies in a supportive and friendly environment. Many challenges will face you on the way to completing your chosen subject and we will do our best to guide you through your studies.

• Taster Days– Gaurav Malik– gaurav@uel.ac.uk