Computing Taster Tutorial
Wed 15 July 2020 - 14:00 to 16:30
An interactive event for year 11s, 12s and 13s.
Experience student life with our Computing students, gain knowledge in computing from our lecturers and see for yourself what a degree in Computing can do for you.
At the University of Buckingham, we are 1st in the UK for Teaching Excellence (Times Higher Education metrics ranking, 2017) and take a different approach to teaching and learning. But don’t just take our word for it, come along and have a chat with our current Computing students.
This engagement can also be used to enhance your UCAS personal statement.
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