Admissions
We do
not require you to have studied computing before, although we welcome
applicants with previous knowledge. Our experience has shown that
mature students generally get on well with our programmes and we welcome
applications from mature candidates who may offer relevant career
experience rather than recent academic qualifications. We welcome
motivated applicants who wish to begin their study of computing with
us.
You will
normally be invited to visit the Department on one of the open days
we hold. This gives you an opportunity to meet some of the students
and staff and to see some of our facilities. You will also be given
a tour of the campus, guided by present students, which gives you
the chance to discuss our programmes and get a student’s view of the
University and the Department. The tour includes the students’ union,
the library and the Sports and Fitness Centre, and a visit to some
of the University accommodation.
If you
are presently undecided about the most appropriate of our programmes
for your interests, then please apply using the general Computer Science
code G400 and write ‘GENERAL’ in box 3f of your UCAS form. After your
visit to the Department and a discussion with our staff, you will
be able to change your course code if you wish. It is also possible
to change within the first few weeks of starting your degree at Hull, subject to Departmental
approval. It is also usually
possible to transfer between the majority of the Department’s programmes
during the first year of study due to our largely common first year.
Entry Requirements
We generally
look for clear evidence of potential to succeed in university-level
studies, with particular regard to the intellectual qualities of logical
thinking, methodical working and breadth of vision which are needed
for success in software design and development work. These qualities
are typically evidenced through an applicant's choice of relevant
Advanced level subjects, or equivalent background or experience, with
established or expected achievement equivalent to the following grades.
We normally
ask for 200–280 UCAS points at A level or equivalent, including two
subjects at A2. A pass at grade B/C in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent
is required for most courses, and GCSE English grade C or equivalent
is expected.
The four-year
programmes with a foundation year are designed for applicants who
do not have the conventional background or subject qualifications,
so lower attainment in relevant subjects (usually around 140 points),
or good grades in less relevant subjects, can be considered for admission.
The Department also offers a range
of four-year programmes which combine a foundation year of English as a foreign language followed
by three years of computing for international students who have not
achieved an IELTS score of 6 or an equivalent recognised certificate.
International students interested in these four-year programmes
should contact the Department directly.
UCAS Codes
