Computing Science (MSc/PGDip/PGCert)
During Induction Week, make sure you follow your course induction schedule below. This must take priority over any other events. Most of these induction events will be on campus but there may be additional online events that you will need to attend or watch.
While most of these activities won’t change, there could be small changes to timings and locations, so make sure to check back here regularly for any updates.
Don’t forget to complete your online enrolment.
Induction schedule
Monday 16 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00am - 11:15am | Arrival |
AB 2.01, Abercrombie Building, Headington Campus |
| 11:30am - 12:15pm | Welcome and introductions from the Programme Team:
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AB 2.01, Abercrombie Building, Headington Campus |
| 12:15pm - 1:15pm | Programme overview |
AB 2.01, Abercrombie Building, Headington Campus |
| 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Library talk |
AB 2.01, Abercrombie Building, Headington Campus |
| 3:00pm - 4:15pm | Module introduction |
AB 2.01, Abercrombie Building, Headington Campus |
| 4:15pm - 4:45pm | Dissertation introduction |
AB 2.01, Abercrombie Building, Headington Campus |
Tuesday 17 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am - 1:00pm | Practical computer session |
JHB403, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm | General support café An optional drop-in session with your Programme Team and Student Support Coordinator (SSC). |
CLC 2.14, Clerici Building, Headington Campus |
| 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Workshop: money and employment in the UK An optional workshop, but recommended for all international students, hosted by International Student Advice Team (ISAT) |
JHB408, Snow Room, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Wednesday 18 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 10:50am | Meet current students |
AB 2.01, Abercrombie Building, Headington Campus |
| 11:00am - 11:45am | Time planning session |
JHB304, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 11:45am - 12:00pm | Careers service talk |
JHB304, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Academic best practice |
JHB304, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 1:30pm - 1:45pm | Brookes Union talk |
JHB304, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Group activity |
JHB304, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
| 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Formula Student - Autonomous Vehicle (FS-AV) presentation |
JHBB08, Basement Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre, Headington Campus |
Friday 20 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| On Demand | Sexual Consent Education |
View the Consent Matters webpage |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Freshers' Fair |
The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus |
Student Support Co-ordinators
Your Student Support Coordinators (SSC) are: Sam Varney, Iona Swannell and Lucy McGahan
| How to contact us | Contact details | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| In person |
AB 1.03, Abercrombie Building, Headington Campus |
Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 5:30pm (Induction Week only) |
| Zoom |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:00am - 12:00pm |
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| Phone |
Lucy McGahan: +44 (0) 1865 603956 |
Administrators
Your Programme Administrator is: Gabe Pickford
| How to contact us | Contact details | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| In person | AB 1.20, Abercrombie Building, Headington Campus |
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday: 8:30am - 5:30pm |
Other key contacts
| Job title | Name | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
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Subject Coordinators |
Muhammad Younas Ian Bayley |
m.younas@brookes.ac.uk ibayley@brookes.ac.uk |
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Programme Leads |
Arantza Aldea Mudassar Aslam (Cyber Security) |
aaldea@brookes.ac.uk maslam@brookes.ac.uk |
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Academic Liaison Librarian |
Beth Paton | epaton@brookes.ac.uk |