Graduates of the Department of Computer Science take up a wide variety of career paths after leaving the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China (UNNC). Many pursue further study at world-leading universities while others choose to work at highly-successful companies throughout the industry. Read about some of our graduates’ experiences below:
UNNC opened doors not only to the University of Nottingham but also other prestigious universities in the world. It helped me and my classmates achieve what we were capable of. We made our parents proud!
UNNC provides a great platform and opportunities for students who are planning to pursue further study abroad and my two years at the Nottingham campus, although challenging at times, helped me achieve my goals. If you are planning to study abroad, if you are dreaming of having a bright further, I believe that UNNC is a choice you will never regret.
UNNC has leading staff, well-designed courses, good facilities, excellent library resources and a beautiful campus.
Studying at UNNC was a really great experience. I met a lot of excellent lecturers, tutors and smart fellow students. Many of my friends got offers for further study from top universities such as Cambridge, Oxford and London School of Economics. Many thanks to UNNC for helping more Chinese students to see the world!
The programming module consisted of different projects, from general to elaborate, to help us to get familiar with some significant concepts of programming, such as object-oriented programming and design patterns. It helped me to develop my interests and experience in programming. After I graduated in 2012, I went to Cambridge University and hope to start PhD studies after my MPhil in advanced computer science because I have passion and interest in this area thanks to UNNC.
Much of the teaching focused on group work, where four or five students had to work together on a project. During this process, we would discuss ideas with each other and learn together, not only learning professional knowledge but also gaining teamwork and communication skills. After completing the task, supervisors would give us a chance to show our work in front of the teacher and our classmates. Before studying here, I was so nervous about public speaking even in Chinese, but now I can confidently express my opinions in English.
My four years at The University of Nottingham broadened my vision. They taught me important research methods, which provided a good foundation for my postgraduate study at Cambridge and in my current job.
What I benefited most from UNNC was that I learnt to look at issues with critical thought. Knowledge from textbooks can be accessed anywhere, but to be able to teach us independent thinking is unique. Though many staff are leaders in their areas, they still asked us to criticise and give suggestions, and to question the old and new ways of doing things. After four years of practice, we developed keen insights and unique ways of thinking, which is highly valued by top universities and employers.
My first year at UNNC was challenging for me because of my poor English language skills. However, the university offered me an exciting language learning environment and the opportunity to practice both in Ningbo and at the UK Campus changed my view of English from an academic subject to a practical tool. Studying abroad was a good experience; it broadened my perspectives, gave me an appreciation of cultural differences, enhanced my ability to solve problems, and provided me with an opportunity to develop as a person.
Careers
Our graduates are qualified for a wide range of jobs which require a combination of technical excellence and an international perspective. They have gone on to work at major technology companies, such as Adobe, Google, IBM and Microsoft, and are involved in creating the latest hardware and software products. Many of our graduates have started their own companies and often look for employees among our current students.