All candidates must follow the application procedure as shown in how to apply. The information below gives specific details for students applying for this course.
Written work
You do not need to submit any written work as part of an application for this course.
Written test
All candidates must take the Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT), normally at their own school or college on 6 November 2013. Candidates must make sure they are available to take the test at this time. Separate registration for this test is required and the final deadline for entries is 15 October 2013. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that they are registered for this test.
For more information on how to apply, including a sample interview, please see the Computer Science website.
What are tutors looking for?
The most important qualities we are looking for are strong mathematical ability, the ability to think and work independently, the capacity to absorb and use new ideas, and a great deal of enthusiasm. We use these criteria and the result of the Aptitude Test to decide whom to shortlist for interview.
At the interview we will explore how you tackle unfamiliar problems and respond to new ideas; we are more interested in how you approach problem-solving than whether you can get straight to a solution.
We do not require any previous formal qualification in computing, but we do expect you to demonstrate a real interest in the subject.
Selection criteria
Candidates may wish to refer to the selection criteria for Computer Science.
