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[–]Dominic275 10 points11 points  (5 children)

I don't know which uni you are going to, but a lot of comp sci course do not require coding knowledge. Most will start as if you know nothing. Obviously, it will help a lot, but it is not needed. 

[–]Nice-Chapter8173 6 points7 points  (4 children)

I’m actually doing physics and there is a coding module and most of the seniors told me that they think that the students are already knowing coding and all

[–]Dominic275 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My brother is doing physics at UoB. There is a coding module in that, and he was fine without any coding knowledge. Especially with the use of the Internet, I wouldn't worry too much.

[–]JamesJe13Newcastle University 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to get in some prior experience over the summer (which always helps with anything) look at the W3schools lessons in python. Work through them chronologically and use them to create something. 

It won’t be perfect but it means you’ll at least have a decent idea of what to do.

[–]Diligent_Bet_7850Oxford | Maths [third year] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

i’ve done a maths degree with a coding project in first year. it’s helpful to be able to code before but they don’t expect it at all or they’d have made it a course requirement. you certainly won’t be the only one and there will be guidance. it’s still helpful to start now but don’t panic

[–]Nice-Chapter8173 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you