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"We very much look forward to you joining the school here at Nottingham, in which we deliver exciting and wide-ranging computer science curricula with specialisms in areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber-physical systems, and human computer interaction.”  

- Professor Tony Pridmore, Head of the School of Computer Science

Meet your fellow students

Got questions? Want to know what university will be like? As soon as you accept your place at Nottingham you can join your fellow new computer science students on one of our Discord servers.

These servers are student-led (by our student mentors), rather than formal ways to communicate with staff.
New first year undergraduates can chat to other new first year students, as well as mentors and members of staff. Mentors have just completed their first year and were in the same position as you last summer.

New postgraduate taught students can also meet each other and can get advice on arriving in Nottingham from students that have been with us for a few years. 

Join the 2024 Discord server

Prepare for your science degree

Begin your university journey with our prepare for your science degree on FutureLearn.  

This free course introduces you to Faculty of Science staff and students, presents essential academic skills, and explains how university study differs from school or college. Self-guided content is released weekly and can be completed at any time before you begin your studies.  

Get ready for success in your science degree!  

Complete here

Grab some computer science merch!

You can purchase School of Computer Science merchandise and get it delivered to you right away, so you can show it off over the summer.  

All the items are sustainably produced, including recycled cotton options, and versions in light mode and dark mode to suit your preferences. We try to make as little profit as possible for ourselves, and all costs go to the production of the clothing by our supplier.  

Visit our online shop below to find a range of clothing types for different types of groups.  

You can get clothes specifically for undergraduate students (for new first year BSc/MSci) and postgraduates (for new MSc students).

Computer Science Online Merch Store

Buying a computer

The university offers a laptop loan service and other support for students who do not have access to personal devices, many students do and find it useful to have their own device.  

If you do choose to purchase or bring a device with you then please check the minimum specification for Windows PCs here and information about what we provide in the School of Computer Science. 

Any Apple Mac/Macbook will meet the minimum specifications.  

We advise not to purchase Chromebooks, iPads, tablets or similar as they cannot run the apps required on the course.  

You can also ask the mentors for advice on the Discord server. 

Get social 

Keep up to date with school news and events via social media 

 

 

Here to support you

We hope you enjoy your time at Nottingham. If you are unsure about anything in these early weeks, do not be afraid to ask questions or seek help from staff. If you have any general questions, please feel free to email ps-cs-admin@nottingham.ac.uk. If you are an undergraduate student, please contact the staff and the mentors on discord.  

The campus  

Take a virtual tour of the beautiful Jubilee Campus before you arrive.