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Hi i'm in high school and i've been looking at the computer science course at the university of sydney but i'm not sure whether the course is better there or at UTS?

Btw. I have little experience in programming since we only just touched it in IST when i was in year 10 (my school does not offer IPT or SDD for year 11/12) and i dropped 3u maths in halfway in year 11 so i understand i would probably have to do a 3u maths bridging course.

If anyone is currently doing one of these courses at either uni's i'd like to know on how you've found it and all. :)
 
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From my experience CSE at UNSW is great, I really enjoyed my COMP course and I'm keen to take more now
 
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phcan said:
Hi i'm in high school and i've been looking at the computer science course at the university of sydney but i'm not sure whether the course is better there or at UTS?

Btw. I have little experience in programming since we only just touched it in IST when i was in year 10 (my school does not offer IPT or SDD for year 11/12) and i dropped 3u maths in halfway in year 11 so i understand i would probably have to do a 3u maths bridging course.

If anyone is currently doing one of these courses at either uni's i'd like to know on how you've found it and all. :)
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from what I have heard UNSW offers the best Comp Sci course in nsw. That's wanna I wanna do as well.
 
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UTS doesn't have comp sci, just IT and ICT Engineering (Software)

IT has no maths unless you choose data analytics major I believe. (Or do the "Mathematics and computing" combined course)
 
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Can't give a definitive response to what would be considered the "better" choice, but I've done a computing subject in USYD so I'll give you some insight into my experience. Overall, I thought the subject was quite good and interesting. However, some of the assignments were very challenging (coming from someone with zero programming experience) and I struggled throughout the semester. Maybe that's just me. Jokes, it's probably just me. Also, 3U maths is not necessary - you can request to do 2U maths units/classes instead.
From my limited knowledge of UTS, there's not much maths involved. I'm not sure if those subjects are CS though (I believe that CS would require a fair bit of maths).
I guess there's also UNSW --- where many are eager for you to go. There's always bonus points and transfers. But really, don't make assumptions - you are probably more intelligent than you think!

Anyways, ...Sorry for not being that helpful...as I said, I only did one programming subject so I do have a narrow view.
 
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Dachsy said:
Can't give a definitive response to what would be considered the "better" choice, but I've done a computing subject in USYD so I'll give you some insight into my experience. Overall, I thought the subject was quite good and interesting. However, some of the assignments were very challenging (coming from someone with zero programming experience) and I struggled throughout the semester. Maybe that's just me. Jokes, it's probably just me. Also, 3U maths is not necessary - you can request to do 2U maths units/classes instead.
From my limited knowledge of UTS, there's not much maths involved. I'm not sure if those subjects are CS though (I believe that CS would require a fair bit of maths).
I guess there's also UNSW --- where many are eager for you to go. There's always bonus points and transfers. But really, don't make assumptions - you are probably more intelligent than you think!

Anyways, ...Sorry for not being that helpful...as I said, I only did one programming subject so I do have a narrow view.
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that's the same anywhere
 
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Squar3root said:
that's the same anywhere
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Not really, introductory programming subjects are a mixed bag in terms of students reactions. Some people struggle and others find them extremely easy.
 
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brent012 said:
Not really, introductory programming subjects are a mixed bag in terms of students reactions. Some people struggle and others find them extremely easy.
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i meant that the assignments and stuff will be 'hard' (generally) pretty much everywhere. People in my class varied eg, i had zero experience, others had some in a different language and others were season pros at C however (generally) we all found the level of difficulty acceptable and the main factor of our marks was how much time we invested in the subject
 
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Well the OP did want to know 'how you've found it an all'. I'm merely stating my thoughts. :) Can't say if that helped the OP in any way though, haha.
It's not like I have the assumption that it is any easier elsewhere. Nor do I find the level of difficulty 'unacceptable'. It certainly occupied a lot of my time, but the challenge was worth it at the end. Anyhow like many subjects, there's always the beginners who are innately good at this stuff/are quick learners who can finish the assignments really quickly.
 
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