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Hi they:
I be off to university this september (studying AS at present), I have applied for Computer Science subject, can anyone tell me some core topic that I can start revising to make myself confutable before approaching the university. If anyone study Computer Science before can I know how is the subject itself and does the course have demand in todays market. AND the last question is that I already received conditional offer from university of Hertfordshire and City, however I can not decide which one is to go for, can some one given me advice, I have checked the computer science ranking table and different websites shows different results (some shows hertfordshire is higher than city whereas city is higher than hertfordshire). But I would like to go for highest university out of these two, I kind of like the content of hertfordshire whereas city has modules like e-commerce and graphics designing, which is not booming at present market. So I am thinking of choosing hertfordshire university (want to live out but city is much expansive place).....

Thank You For Your Help!!!!!!!!!

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Following 's question and the points raised by and , a compact, practical guide for pre-degree preparation and for choosing between courses is provided below.

Useful technical topics to revise before starting a Computer Science degree: a modern high-level language (Python or Java) and fundamentals (variables, control flow, functions, simple I/O); basic data structures (arrays/lists, stacks/queues, hash maps, trees) and simple algorithms (sorting, searching, complexity/big-O); discrete math basics (logic, sets, simple proofs, graphs); binary/number systems and a short primer on computer architecture (CPU, memory, I/O); foundations of operating systems (processes, threads), basic SQL for databases, introductory networking concepts (IP/TCP), and version control (Git). Comfort with reading and writing short programs and tracing execution will reduce early-term friction.

A compact 8–12 week prep plan works well: first weeks on language basics and small exercises, middle weeks on data structures/algorithms and complexity, final weeks building a tiny project (command-line tool or simple web page with persistent storage) and learning basic Git. Small projects and a minimal GitHub repo demonstrate practical ability and help in early modules and interviews.

When deciding between Hertfordshire and City, priorities that matter more than single rankings include: core CS coverage (algorithms, OS, compilers, databases, networks), placement/sandwich-year opportunities, professional accreditation (BCS or similar), graduate employment statistics, teaching contact hours and assessment mix, staff/industry connections, and living costs (London is generally pricier). As noted, applied modules (e-commerce, graphics) add skills but do not replace core theoretical modules—check current module handbooks and placement details rather than relying only on rankings.

Quick checklist to compare courses:

  • Core module list and learning outcomes
  • Placement/year-in-industry availability
  • Accreditation and graduate employment stats
  • Teaching style, contact hours, assessment types
  • Living and travel costs, and campus facilities

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Member Avatar for Rashakil Fol

I have no idea what Hertfordshire is (but I could find out) but I certainly have no idea what "City" could possibly mean. "City"? Seriously? You need to learn how to write with the reader in mind.

whereas city has modules like e-commerce and graphics designing,

Those aren't computer science subjects.

Anyway, we can't decide things like this for you.

Member Avatar for happygeek

"University of Hertfordshire" is a bit of a clue :) It's a university in Hertfordshire (UK) and City is City University, also in the UK...

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Ohhh sory for my English!! I thought this website was from UK…never-mind YES!!! Hertfordshire and City are both university located in UK..I just can't decide which university course is demandable: these are the year content for both universities:
-----Hertfordshire university in UK
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-----City university in UK

I am thinking of London City university, so if any one can tell me any books or any topic that I can start reading to give myself the head start in my degree!!!

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