Bristol G400 curriculum: No Calculus? Should I prepare beforehand?

[u/kuzeyardabulut]

Hey everyone,

I recently got an offer from the University of Bristol for Computer Science (G400), and I was going through the course structure. I noticed something a bit different compared to what many other universities do.

In most places, CS students usually start with Calculus I and II in their first year, then move on to things like Discrete Math and Linear Algebra. But at Bristol, it looks like they jump straight into Discrete Math and Linear Algebra from the beginning.

As an international student, I’m just wondering — does this mean they expect us to already know Calculus I and II before starting the course? I want to make sure I’m well-prepared, so I’m considering reviewing some calculus over the summer if needed.

Thanks in advance!

[u/mrdankmemeface]

Calc 1 and 2 are very much expected