Studying Computer Science at Cambridge

Stay tuned as Will, a second-year Computer Sciences student, shares what life is like as a CompSci student at Cambridge. A list of topic discussions can be found below:00:00 Introductions01:00 What is Computer Science?02:55 How is the course different at Cambridge compared to other universities?04:15 What is software engineering?06:05 What is the course structure for Computer Science at Cambridge?07:30 Is there an integrated master’s for Computer Science?08:15 What kind of things do you learn about in Computer Science?09:15 Overlaps between philosophy and Computer Science10:05 A Levels that are similar to Computer Science, and what motivates students to apply11:55 Is it pure or applied maths that you learn in Computer Science?14:15 What does a typical week look like in the CompSci course?15:45 What are supervisions? What are Computer Science supervisions like?19:35 Has the course been what you expected?20:35 How do students get interested in Computer Science?21:15 How practical is the course?24:35 What are the facilities like for Computer Science students?27:35 When to start thinking about the application process28:45 Deciding between Computer Science, Maths, and Engineering29:25 Deciding between Oxford and Cambridge31:30 What are CompSci interviews like?36:45 Career opportunities after Computer Science37:45 AI modules and how AI will affect future jobs42:15 Being passionate about CompSci helps with the course