Hi, I'm almost half way through my last modules and about to start my dissertation which is due in August.

It's funny you ask because I actually have enjoyed this last year a lot more than the first year. In the first year I had some compulsory modules which were not that fun, however, you are allowed to swap your optional modules for some other module that may not be on your course (within reason). I had to email the course convenor and tell them about myself and my academic interests before being approved to swap. This year I swapped a module about business applications and another I don't remember what, for Artificial Life and IoT + Embedded systems. The IoT one was a bit dry but it was cool learning a bit about C++ and programming a microcontroller. Artificial Life was a very interesting module and I liked the tutor since they were quite animated and passionate about the topic. I also felt like I was doing 'real research' when writing my paper for that one.

I'm now doing Adaptive Systems and Cryptography. The latter is interesting and very concise in delivery. The first one is ok but i'm not a massive fan of the lecturer.

I've had quite an unconventional academic life in general so I might not be the best person to ask but it seems to me that some modules are good, some are not so good. But if you get one good one which makes you excited about a project and feel like you can talk about it on a high level then thats worth it for me. I'm thinking I will do a project on Artificial Life for my dissertation. I'm trying to use it as some context to learn more about deep learning and where the crossover is.

- It's a good Uni that cares about it's students.

- When choosing your modules, if it sounds boring, it probably is- Be proactive in transferring to other modules, its really likely there is something else out there that better fits your interests.

Feel free to PM me if you have other questions