My Oxford Computer Science Degree in 9 Minutes
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- Here's everything I've done in my Oxford University Computer Science degree so far! If y'all have any questions just leave them in the comments, I'm going to reply to every single comment 👀👀.
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00:00 Intro
00:25 Why I chose to study CS (A-Levels)
01:17 First Year
04:23 Second Year
08:58 Third Year and Beyond
Great video! Thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt stuff from you!
Thank you!!!!
Cool video dude, I go to OBU first year cs and wanted to see what it was like doing the same course but at Oxford! Enjoyed it very much keep it up !
I have also applied to OBU for cs, i wanted to know if an OBU student would recommend it
Or to paraphrase it, did you have other offers from which you preferred OBU
Would be great help
I love your channel brother you got a chill vibe. Love from Bangladesh. Your videos are really well made.
Thank u so much!!!
mate you just gained a sub that was a bloody good video !
Thank you!! Means a lot 😊
I wish I majored in C.S., but it's too late now. I don't hate what I majored in but I think I would've liked C.S. a bit more. I don't really have any passions in life lol, so I don't regret it that much. I just want a job that pays me relatively well so that money isn't a problem for me.
It's never late to start ,you can today also and get a job in 6months it's possible
Even me being a computer science major student study more from CZcams and udemy rather than formal school
CS is oversaturated to oblivion
You could say that about any degree
@@paul5324 IMO companies looking to hire computer scientists would base employment on historical experience wheras with a couse like finance (or any degree) would appreciate certified qualifications. Im pretty sure those would take longer than learning coding and applying it to employable scenarios but who knows
Hey great video ! Was just wondering if it's significantly more difficult to get a software engineering/developer job in the US as a student in the UK? Also did you complete any internships during the course of your CS degree? Was curious cause I'll be enrolling in UCl next year but want to end up doing internships and even work in the US for the significantly better pay. Did your university give you time away to complete any internships or did they have to be completed during your holidays? Thanks!
Thanks!! Sorry for replying late I was a bit busy 😅 but I'd say that the difficulty for getting a job in the US is not that much harder than in the UK, provided you're able to sort out the work visa etc hassle - at least this is what I understood from a friend of mine who's going to be working in silicon Valley. I did do an internship last summer at a company called The Trade Desk, which was actually pretty fun aha. The internship had to be done in the summer holiday - the uni doesn't give time off for internships/work unfortunately
Loved this video! I also just finished my 2nd year of Computer Science :) it's hard but definitely a fun degree and I enjoy it a lot. I'm a big nerd on app development (been using flutter and currently learning swift for iOS dev). What tech role do you wanna go for after you finish your degree?
Thank you!! Oh sweet, yeah I'm also very into flutter lol I've experimented with coding a few apps. Tbh I'm not entirely sure abt a tech role I'd want yet aha (altho I feel like I'll know more abt what I want very soon) but for now any software engineering task seems fun 😆
@@itisAbhi can u also guide me how to study cs at oxford
I would be really thankful :)
Those A-Levels are exactly the ones that I'm planning to take
Wow.. I'm gonna join computer science engineering.. After watching your videos I'm very curious about programming and I've begun learning languages.. And I'm LITTLE BIT poor in English .. So I'm watching your videos again and again also useful for my English language..Thanks✌️
Go ahead and try, you are gonna regret it!
@@shivang6223 Yeah.. I'll try👍.. Are you a CS major..? If yes, please mention English online sources and youtube channels reg. CS..
@@krishna-ls9kp nope I'm not a cs major, just a student and I haven't joined college yet I'm just learning all languages I can currently I know 3 and about channels you can find it every where and all of them are easy to understand, but you have to do things on your own otherwise you won't be able to learn . Personally I recommend to use videos only to clear basics I learn all other things by books but for basis yt is best 👍
@@krishna-ls9kp
How to code simple data on edX is a brilliant good all round programming course to get started with. It teaches how to build data from scratch using simple modular patterns. It also teaches how to design patterns.
Hey, I really enjoy your videos and I'm pretty sure you'll get a lot more subscriptions in the future.
I'm a bachelor student in physics and currently use machine learning in bio cell physics (drug research for cancer) for my bachelor thesis. I can really relate to the calculus part. It was also one of the most difficult things in my studies, especially multidimensional integration with complex numbers. I talked to a friend who had finished his machine engineering undergraduate and he also had a course on machine learning and found it to by quite difficult. I, on the other hand, found it to be rather easy compared to my other subjects (e.g. Nucleus-, Particle-, Astrophysics, condensed matter physics).
I now want to do a computer science Master called "Robotics, Cognition, Intelligence". Do you have any advise for the application? For example: were there any things besides your A-Levels that contributed to your admission?
By the way, I went to school and study (at TUM) in Germany. So I'm not that familiar with the school and university system, if that would be relevant for the questions.
Thank you!!! Yeah tbh I'm sure machine learning wd still be easier than astrophysics etc. For my application I did include a personal statement which listed a lot of CS projects I had been involved in (mostly just coding projects I had done by myself) but other than that the application process was mainly just weighed on my performance in the entrance exam and interviews. I'd say if u have interviews to primarily prep for those as generally they're considered to be the most important factor in judging your application.
Thank you for your response!
There will be a process for my application which can include an interview if I don't get the admission right away. The things that will be considered before that are the CV, Bachelor grade, an essay, a written statement about the motivation for the choice of master program, and a few other things. There won't be an entrance exam.
I think I should make more coding projects then and present them as you did. They are also considered for the application.
There are two other questions on my mind: did you already knew a lot of programming languages before you started studying and also used them for your projects or just one or two? Do you think knowing a quite a few languages could be a critical point for an admission?
Although I've used a few (Python, C#, C++, Dart, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL), I have used Python by far the most, as it is really easy to get started, get things done and was well suited for my projects.
Hopefully I'll get the admission without the need for an Interview, but I will start to prepare anyways.
I would have wanted functional programming in my BS in CS as a class in itself. I got a little bit of ocaml and lisp, but I REALLY got introduced to it in work with Javascript libraries like Ramda or the collection libraries in C#/LINQ and Java's Streams - unfortunately these are concepts that are welded onto the side of a language people use widely in use already. So... maybe Scala or F# would have been better for the "How will I ever use this in work" Haskell is pure, though - "If it compiles it's probably correct" and if the point is to teach you concepts... yeah.
But "Here's quicksort in five lines of Haskell" is like strapping a cinderblock to your chest and jumping in the deep end of the swimming pool, especially for year one.
and trying to go through Andrew Ng's machine learning course while maintaining a day job where I'm building actual products was an exercise in frustration as well.
I REALLY liked my architecture classes, especially as a retrogaming geek where the Z80 and 6502 were CPUs that are simple enough to be talked about in a course. and lol good luck with Computational Complexity and that CLRS book....
If you have the mathematics foundation have a look at SICP book and the online lectures that exist from MIT and Berkeley. The real power of functional programming is the ability to structure data and building new programs.
Your summary is really helpful! How u divide terms? I remember there are three terms at oxford. Also, do u find the tutorial system helpful?
Thank you!! Yep there are 3 terms at Oxford, with there often not being that much teaching third term due to exams being taken then. I think the tutorial system is definitely pretty good - it allows you to really clarify any doubts you have with the content due to a more personal connection with the tutors teaching you (although it also means you can't really slack off doing work ahaha).
hey nice video you made, i have a question about oxford university. Is there any chance i can get a scholarship there. And how much do you pay for rent, school, etc. (you can make a video about the interview you made in oxford, what they asked etc.)
Did the coding projects you completed get offered to you by school or did you take part individually? If so, please recommend some good projects I can get involved in to really improve my personal statement. Thanks and loved the vid
Thanks! So the chess project was smth I came up with but I did it for my a level coursework; I didn't actually do many projects outside of that and jn general wouldn't really say they're that useful - I'd say focus more on entrance exams/a levels and try just doing some simple things for ur personal statement, ie "reading" a book, "solving" problems on the euler project website, that kinda thing
Great video! I'm currently at the end of first year in sixth form, taking the same a levels as you did. Do you think dropping A Level CS in 2nd year in order to focus on the other 3 is a good idea as A level comp sci is really unintuitive and boring and unis teach CS from the start. The coursework takes up a lot of time in second year and pursuing smaller projects on the side could be the move. Whats your take?
Thanks! I would actually definitely support the move to drop a 4th A-level and just focus on the remaining 3 - it's something I would probably do if I were to go through sixth form again. I think I personally would have dropped Physics aha as I found A-level CS quite fun, but if you would rather drop CS then you should go for it, CS unis primarily just care about Maths/FM and as you said they do teach it from the ground up. Good luck!
@@itisAbhisorry, are you have an Instagram?
Thank you for the video! I was wondering how the split between practical work and theory work in Oxford was? Also what made you pick Oxford instead of Cambridge!
The split is defo leaning more towards theory than practical - I'd say abt 75:25. Honestly when I was applying I was enjoying CS theory quite a lot which is why I chose Oxford (altho Cambridge ofc still does plenty of theory)
I wanna ask that: what I have to prepare for getting CS in Oxford,let’s say extra curricular activities? So that it can increase my competitiveness between applicants
Good Stuff!
Thks mate. Could you pls list some textbooks you used or recommend?
Hey! I'm pursuing my undergraduate degree in india (BE computer science) and I'm planning to study ME computer science in Oxford. What steps should I take for it?
‼️‼️‼️‼️I have a question I am studying information technology level three diploma now and im predicting a distinction do you think I have a chance of majoring in computer science at your uni. 2:02
How did you prepare for oxford MAT ? Could you call some books and etc
Hi am currently studying btec ( extended national diploma) I was looking the admission requirements for the undergraduate computer science
Is A level in math a must?
They do accept the btec
But am just concerned about the A level in Mathematics
brother if I have the alevels combination of maths, further maths, physics and chem with all A's will they take me as I don't have computer science??
What subject should I choose after 11th to pursue career in coding like he did
was further maths in A levels hard? do u think if i practice everyday i can achieve a good grade? pls share ur tips and what were ur grades for alevel
End of second year and you've done a lot meanwhile Im still struggling at data structures 🥴
Give some advice to do well in CS degree in my first year but it seems like not gonna make it till the end.
Hey Abhi i was wondering whether you need Further Maths a level in order to oxford computer science Bc the course that i thinking of applying to is CS and Philosophy as im currently doing a levels Maths,CS and chemistry laongside FM As instead of the a level cause i thought it was gonna be too long+what score did you get your MAT test?😅
CS + BS!
I am a pcb students I want to learn cs and my optional subject is cs can I pursue further with self teaching maths.
I want to get into oxford, I'm currently prepraring for jee exam because I think jee ranks may get me in. Please advice me on how to get into oxford
Hey, is it possible to get into oxford university to do a msc by getting a good gpa in bsc. I really want know Please
Does Oxford look into AS Grades when appplying?
Hi...
Can you give us a roadmap for learning DSA?
Loved this video, really funny, i hope 3rd year goes well! As for my question, how do i get this itch off my butt? Sorry i had to (104 comments XD)
Now seriously, I'm just about to start a masters in comp sci and ai, after studying Psychology. Here are the modules ill be able to take:
Compulsory (as i dont have a comp sci background - but ive done a lot of coding especially in Python/Javascript)
Programming 20 credits
Systems and Networks 20 credits
Databases, Interfaces and Software Design Principles 20 credits
Research Methods (bluh) 20 credits
My maths isn't great... but i want to come out with the AI title so i need to choose two more modules, 1 already being human-ai interaction. What module here would you say would be most beneficial in terms of its applicability in the real-world and is doable for an individual whose math ability isn't degree level?
Autonomous Robotic Systems 20 credits
Computer Vision 20 credits
Data Modelling and Analysis 20 credits
Designing Intelligent Agents 20 credits
Fuzzy Logic and Fuzzy Systems 20 credits
Human-AI Interaction 20 credits
Knowledge Representation and Reasoning 20 credits
Linear and Discrete Optimisation 20 credits
Machine Learning 20 credits
Simulation and Optimisation for Decision Support 20 credits
Thank you, no worries if you're not too sure!
Great guys
What was the reading list for your course? I’m starting a maths and computer science degree this year and was wondering how I could prepare
Tbh there wasn't acc a proper reading list, but I would recommend having a look into Haskell (as the functional programming course honestly hits like a train in first term lmao) - there r loads of free websites that teach haskell
How did u get to choose ur branch. I will get my branch based on my rank in JEE test.😶
Thanks Abhi.
Hey nice content! Thanks for the vid. What do you think is the most useful course so far or let's say the course that you'll surely use on your software engineering job?
Judging based on what he said, I would guess the Imperative Programming course.
Thanks for a nice summary. What work experience have you done during your A levels and GCSE time?
Np! I actually didn't do any work experience during a levels and GCSE, they weren't really necessary or helpful for uni applications
Thanks! One more question, how did you show interest in CS in your personal statement then?
So I basically wrote about some projects I did on the side, including the chess AI I did for my Computer science A level, as well as a book I read called Computing with Quantum Cats. I will say however that your personal statement is honestly not that important aha; for Oxford for example, they care significantly more about your score in the entrance exam and interviews. In the actual interviews I had I wasn't even asked once about anything I'd written on my personal statement (I honestly doubt they even read it aha).
Thank you!
Do you recommend uni for computer science/cyber security or would it be a better idea for me to find an online course for certificates and get a "guaranteed job' as they say. I have very beginner experience in any coding and I'm just about to finish sixth form.
*Great video btw very funny
Thanks!! Most unis generally teach coding from the ground up and a degree qualification is generally highly sought after by most companies as opposed to online course certificates (which I find to be quite unfortunate as I feel you can learn pretty much everything you need for a compsci job from online courses, but that's basically how companies are at the moment) so I would still recommend pursuing a degree. You can always do most online courses in tandem with your degree of course. However, if you are interested in more entrepreneurial pursuits or want to work for a startup, online courses are most likely good enough; it's more just the big corporations that would prefer a degree.
@@itisAbhi Thanks man much appreciated!
Hey man I'm in year 10 and at a grade 9 at maths is that good? Lol could I get into Oxford. However my English does suck
I'm from Nepal but I'm undergraduate
And I finished my +2 as management computer science student.that's why I don't have mathematics certificate but requirements say you has to math certificate so how can I get admission
Can I get chance to give math test without math cartificate.
I hope you Will reply me.
Hi! Would you mind if I asked you what your MAT score was and what you did to prepare for it?
I'm actually not sure what my MAT score was as my college never told me aha, but in terms of preparation I would basically recommend going through every MAT paper available on the website, and making sure you answer every question (excluding the maths only questions ofc). At first do them untimed and really spend the time on each q to figure out the answer, then move on to doing them timed but make sure you answer every q you couldn't do after. Good luck!
Do you think those maths are compulsary to be a developper ?
How did you prepare for the Mat test and how did it compare to the interview questions
So I basically did every MAT paper, initially doing them untimed and making sure I really spend the time on every question, and then started doing them timed. The interview questions, from what I roughly remember, were quite similar to the long answer MAT questions and not actually that much harder.
What percentage split do you put into your uni work/grades and to your job application preparation (side projects, leetcode grinding etc)
what languages are you learning or have already learnt?
Your humour is dope! combined with you studying at arguably the best/hardest course on CS you will have a big following imo on CZcams. Great vid man! lastly what internship are you doing this summer and what is your aspirations and goals? thanks and peace!
Thank you so much!! So in general I put about an 80/20 split into my uni work and my side projects, at least during term time, but during the vac that normally changes to 60/40. Languages I'm fairly comfortable using include Python, Java, Scala, (I guess Haskell lmao) and SQL, and I want to be come a bit better versed in the Flutter framework (which uses Dart). I'm personally quite interested in entrepreneurial activity and as you may have guessed growing a youtube channel aha, so I would definitely say content creation is up there as one of my goals - over this summer I actually plan to just work on my own projects instead of having an internship (and most internships require you to be in your penultimate year anyway), although I did have an internship last summer at a company called the Trade Desk which was super fun!
@@itisAbhi love the work ethic though shouldn't be surprised seeing you're an Oxbridge student. You must have plenty of offers for internship I would have thought..
How far ahead do you plan for? do you want to work for FAANG while pursuing entrepreneurship? I also have similar aspirations (self employed) and starting CS in September @ Southampton, my intention is to immerse myself in Software Engineer and one day create a SAAS business.
This honestly is from the heart you really are naturally talented in front of the camera, I'd be surprised if you don't succeed at being a top tier CZcamsr so keep at it.
You're split is understandable since workload in Oxford is probably like 3x what I'll experience. Good luck and I'm looking forward to your future growth and success along with any tips I can gain from you. Peace
@@percy9228 I think in terms of planning ahead I've kinda done a little roadmap for the next 5 years in terms of my goals, those predominantly being related to content creation aha, but it is quite a rough plan atm aha - my more concrete plan is more just to do with this summer (I made a vision board for it). I may definitely work for FAANG whilst pursuing entrepreneurial activities; I think I'll be applying to FAANG companies next year, and then dependent on my position by next summer take the internship/job or not. That's really cool you're starting CS at Southampton in September!! Good luck with your aspirations of starting an SAAS business in the future, I'm sure you'll smash it!
Thank you so much for your belief in me becoming a youtuber!! I'm definitely gonna try my hardest to achieve it 😊.
@@itisAbhi any tips for upcoming a levels candidates who want to take Further maths?
Great video, I really enjoyed it. But did I understand correct that you had just 5 or 6 courses per year?
Yep around 6 courses, altho obvsly they're quite long and internally varied!
Brother tell me what’s your favourite programming language??
Hi Abhi, please answer my following questions:
1. Do you reckon I can get into Cam/Ox with 6's and 9's?.
2. What GCSE's scores did you achieve?
3. Does Oxbridge accept resits for GCSE?
4. Do they look at what sixth form you applying from?
5. I am studying in a very bad sixth form where majority of the students achieve very low scores and I'm planning to switch next year to a different sixth form after getting my AS results do you think I can do that?
Thanks :)
Yep you can definitely get in with 6s and 9s, although I will say Oxford priorities GCSEs a lot more than Cambridge so if you feel that your GCSEs aren't to your preferred standard then I'd definitely recommend applying to Cambridge. I scored 11 9s at GCSE but I know of many people with significantly varying scores who got in. Oxbridge does accept GCSE resits, and they also do look at the sixth form you attended to put your grades/performance into context; so if you study in a below average sixth form then that'll definitely cause Oxbridge to view your grades etc in a more optimistic manner. If you feel like changing sixth form will help a lot then go ahead and do so, but many people do get in from "bad" sixth forms as most of the application process is to do with your own self-study; a good school can only provide so much support for university applications. Good luck!
@@itisAbhi THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Tips for dealing with burnout?
I am planning on retaking all my gcses coming September then scoring all top grades then I might put those in instead..
My sixth form is rated poor by ofsted. :(
I found that burnout normally comes from pushing yourself too hard during a period of time, which is why it's important to establish a work schedule you can stick to that doesn't push yourself too much. Whilst you might not get as much work done in a given week say, over the long term you'll get much more overall work done if you don't burn out! This of course requires experimentation to find what works for you, so good luck with it aha. Retaking your GCSEs sounds like a good idea too! And of course all unis will take into account your sixth form contextually.
Your accent is so clear.how you make it?
Instantly subscribed after realising how similar you are to me
Ayyy love that
Hey abhi I’m picking my a levels soon and I’m on the fence ab CS, would you pick the same subjects again if you had the choice.
@@josephmulligan3247 if I'm being completely honest I would acc drop physics 😂, but if u wanna drop cs it's not rlly an issue - all unis only care abt 3 a levels
How do I prep for the MAT?
Great video , Does the university offer good future job opportunities such as post graduate opportunities , internships and general contacts in the field ?
Thanks! The university doesn't really give many contacts in terms of internships/jobs except from a service which allows you to directly apply to certain companies (although ie you wouldn't be able to access FAANG through that), but I haven't really found to be too much of an issue as yet. The job application process is basically just left to you to do independently.
How you got into Oxford University bro!?
what did you do for your NEA and do you have any tips for someone who wants to get. a high grade? - also why did you pick oxford over cambridge?
For my NEA I did a chess AI that used an algorithm called the minimax algorithm to determine moves. For a high grade in your NEA I'd really recommend seeing criteria for the grade you want in your exam board specification - for example, I did AQA and they recommended to include data structures like hash tables, trees, stacks, etc, along with other features to target an A* grade - and then focus your project around hitting those criteria and not wasting too much time on features that won't boost your grade that much. I think I picked Oxford over Cambridge as I was actually quite interested in CS theory at the time, but to be honest both the courses are good lol and you'll be able to learn about any topics you're interested in at either of the unis. Good luck!
@@itisAbhi thanks! im doing aqa too so this was helpful :)
As someone who has no interest in computer science, cool video! I understood nothing from this except for that glorious American Music.
Ayy love that thank u!
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Hey! Awesome video, it looks like Oxford is very rigorous. Would love to know how ur Verification course went as I have the option to take it during my last term!
Isn’t it obvious that the freaking Oxford would be rigorous
@@ITF-tt3wg no it isn't, let me ask you this: how rigorous is it compared to say a community college in the US? 2x as rigorous 4x, 8x? The fact he's implementing data structures in an intro database class is insane
Can u tell something about your personal statement?
What grades got u Into oxford ? Because as a asian indian , I can focus only on grades because jee aspirant don't have time for EC's
I did A-levels (the UK education system), my offer was A*AA which I managed to achieve!
Great video !!! How is the quality of cs program at oxford ? Does it actually feel like its the best globally ?
Thank you!!! I do quite enjoy the CS program; it goes very in depth in a large range of topics, although I would say it is very heavy on the theory side as opposed to the practical/programming side (I would almost think of it as a maths for computing course lol). I'm not really sure I can compare it to other unis globally aha as I'm not aware of what their courses are like, but I would definitely say it's a good course if you're looking to get a very well-rounded knowledge of CS!
@@itisAbhi thanks for answering 🌹
Another question :
What course would you recommend to a person who wants to work on high tech AI projects in future , maths and cs or cs
alone ?
I would say Maths and CS wd definitely help you a lot more for AI, although actual companies wdnt rlly discriminate against straight cs students; its more just for your own preparation to work in high tech AI
@@itisAbhi thanks for answering...so helpful🌹🌹🌹
Yo dose oxford offer a bachelor's degree in computer science
Banging video boss! Im in year 13 studying Computer Science hoping to study at Cardiff. Do you got any advice for a good work-social life balance when it comes to studying computing or how to prepare for first year? Thanks.
Thanks!! I would say generally there isn't too much you can do to prepare for first year as you won't have access to the lectures in advance (and really you should enjoy your summer lmao), but in terms of maintaining a good work-life balance at uni, I found that working a 9-5 esque schedule works pretty well. It allows you to get all your work done (without any last minute stress for deadlines, although I'd be surprised if you manage to completely avoid this aha), and also allows you to enjoy the nightlife + spend the weekends doing what you want. There generally aren't too many interesting things going on during the daytime on weekdays anyway, so following such a schedule wouldn't cause you to miss out on too much.
Programming is the biggest hurdle most people have with CS. It takes up more of their learning time and head space than any other topic. Great resources for starting programming is Harvard CS50 Python and UBC How to Code Simple Data. Both of those courses will provide great programming foundations that carry across many programming languages.
Computer science and mathematics Oxbridge graduates on average earn more than medicine. Although would a mathematics degree be better to leave more options open?
Tbh a maths degree/compsci degree basically give you the same job opportunities haha, I wouldn't worry too much abt that
If you want to go into education having mathematics with CS really broadens the horizon.
Great video
I used Haskell once, when I wanted to theme my Linux distro cause it's look like shit 😂
Ayo fair play, I'm still trying to find a use 😂
I am also currently in 2nd year and 80% of my courses matches with yours. And some r really annoying.
3:03 HAHA didn't expect to see Bloomberg here since many of my coding friends don't consider it to be a top level tech company even though it is one from what I've seen during my internship.
Ahahaha yup
Do you think computer science at oxford would be fine for someone who has not studied it at a level since oxford claim is wouldn’t give an advantage and isn’t necessary
Absolutely, a-level computer science is honestly nothing like computer science at uni aha so you would not be disadvantaged at all.
The most important subjects at a levels are mathematics, English and chemistry. With those three subjects you can go onto to study almost anything (barring languages). English would be enough to get you through law, business or geography. Mathematics can get you through physics, engineering and CS.
Where are you from
When I did CS at Oxford it was basically a mix of applied and pure mathematics, it was just after Strachey's time. It was all about 'proof' then, and to use someone else's quote 'computer science is not about computers, any more than astronomy is about telescopes'; and it also had nothing much to do with programming either (we did also zero programming) - it was all about the theory of computation, which was all mathematical reasoning at the end of the day. It's also worth noting that Software Engineering wasn't even a thing back then; that came about as a subject much later.
Good Programmers don't have to be Software Engineers and certainly don't have to be *proper* Computer Scientists (the CS degree today turns out nothing like; perhaps the D.Phils are more like): We need relatively few theorists/scientists, but more engineers; who don't have to know the theoretical underpinnings. We also need more Programmers, which should work under the Software Engineers. C.f., the difference between: Material Scientists; Architects/Civil Engineers; Experienced Builders & Journeymen; Bricklayers; and Hod Carriers.
Nowadays CS degrees include lots of programming, well at least they should. If a certain university only teaches mathematics and no programming, then the graduate will not be able to get any jobs in tech as they all include some level of programming. However mathematics is very important for roles in data science, AI and ML.
Do you are from India
Bhai kitne saal ka hai tu
1:22 Term and Semester aren't the same thing FYI. There's always only 2 Semesters in a school year since semester means half a year.
If there's 4 terms such as Singapore and Australia as they use the calendar year for school, then there's 2 terms per semester etc. Oxford and even the UK has 3 terms iirc so it's not the same as a semester in your situation.
Ahh I see I acc didn't know that lmao, thx for letting me know
@@itisAbhi haha you learn something new everyday!
@@SKAOG21
The courses tend to be semester orientated because the individual modules have two yearly exam periods. So while the colleges may have an organisation that is administrated by terms the student will only see it has a semester which operate from September to December and January to June.
You don't need to take any courses outside computer science, like genEd?
Nope! In UK degrees you typically only take courses related to your subject ie computer science, so I'm not doing any courses outside of that.
@@itisAbhi hi i want to ask you is it possible for oxford to pffer scholarship for international students. im talking about a bachelor degree
Please give me some confidence that I can get in. Thanks in advance.
You can get in I believe in you 😤😤
@@itisAbhi My country usually gets 0-5 undergraduates to study in oxford every year, it's very rare here, and I'm not any better than any of them lol
Would you recommend Windows or macOS to start programming?
Windows is more chill for uni I'm the UK. Its running x86 which is the same as the lecturers. And you can duel boot x86 linux. The new macs are running a risc instruction set which can handle most classes just not computer systems as that uses x86. Macs can also do apple app dev and android dev so it's your pick. I just say if you don't want to risk it get windows.
Macs are amazing simple computers that you can start programming on. It can be used for all the major languages. I assume you are looking at Java or Python
Which college are you in? I’m Pembroke, 2009, Chemistry.
Oh nice! I'm at Trinity
@@itisAbhi Nice! I stayed in Trinity for about a week before my degree started. The grounds are really beautiful.
Close to the science area too, you have a nice commute!
Yep they are aha, and yeah when I was living onsite the commute was so nice 😅😅 I'm now living a bit further away in Summertown tho, but it's still not too bad aha
You don't have physics?
Because in India we have Physics in all samesters of the 3 years cs degree 😢
Wish u success bro. Lucky to study in OXFORD.
I don’t know if it’s ok if I ask an advice from you.
I would like to become a software engineer. Is it possible to learn what you learn in uni from online resources like Coding bootcamps ? Going to uni is not easy way for me to go due to my age(24) and other things. I have newly come to Australia.
It may seem strange to say this in comment but would appreciate your view.
Thanks
Thanks!! In terms of coding I would say you can definitely learn basically all of it online aha; there are loads of really good tutorials on CZcams for basically every language/framework, and websites like codeacademy that help with that. In terms of preparing for interviews/applications, once you've learnt some languages you can then grind the website leetcode/hackerrank for some really good interview question prep. In all honesty I would say uni teaches a lot of theoretical concepts that you really don't need to become a software engineer!
Good luck, I'm sure you'll do great!
@@itisAbhi thanks bro
"lucky" its called hard work
Have you ever considered going into cyber security?
Informative video. But I have a question, in which college you studied?
I study at Trinity College!
86 ain't too bad tbh
is physics really nessecary for computer sciense
No but is very useful for many domains.
Yep yep, I remember the days of Haskell :(
Ahahaha the pain
Ur accent 👌
Man that puts my college to shame
SHEK HELLO
Your lecturer did you dirty 😭😭
I love you @Abhi
love you too x
@@itisAbhi Hi Abhi, I read a comment about you reading Computing with Quantum Cats by John Gribbin. Could you please provide me with the interpretation you wrote for the book for your personal statement? It would be of extreme help to me.
Thanks
Dont mean to be a bother but was there a lot of girls in the CS program?? I’m a girl who wants to pursue into the CS program but I heard there is not many girls in it 😬
Also great video !!!
Thanks!! I'd say I Oxford CS the gender ratio is surprisingly 50/50 which is significantly better than a lot of other unis for cs, so I definitely wouldn't let that dissuade you from applying.
@@itisAbhi
I think that is a combination of policy and top performing students. It is now trendy to push STEM is schools upon student’s even if it is not a natural fit for them.
2:36 dude I wish my crap Indian college taught me that
high key dont know if it was worth it 😂 but fair enough lmao
Nice budding channel you got, please don't pull a Suraj. I trust you...
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@@itisAbhi
Hi
Ah yes you also took the “nerd” combination of subjects at a level (as my physics teacher calls it).
standard engineering/cs combination
Functional programming is interesting, and some problems have beautiful solutions. By God, the learning curve is steeeeeeeeeeeeep.
Abishek MANIkandan
I see another mallu
Does anyone else get Gigguk vibes from him
Yes