Computer Science Pathways
Our new pathway programmes are designed to bridge the gap for international students before they study a computer science degree - at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Prepare students for chosen their chosen level of a degree in computer science.
Introduce students to the core concepts of computer science.
Improve students' English language proficiency.
Around the globe, at one of our study centres
Online
In the UK, at one of our study centres
This programme offers students new to Higher Education the opportunity to experience key elements of study that mirror what they can expect when they progress to bachelor’s study in a Computer Science degree. In each semester English language constitutes 35% of the programme and students successfully completing the programme are expected to be able to demonstrate English language skill at the CEFR B2 level (IELTS 6.0).
Modules include:
- English for Academic Purposes
- Research and Academic Study Skills
- Mathematics for Computing
- The History of Computing Architectures
- Foundations of Computational Thinking and Programming
- Foundations of Networking and the Internet
Course Length:
2 semesters = 15 weeks per semester (30 weeks in total)
English requirement:
Min of IELTS 5.0 (4.5)
Potential progression routes:
- Computing
- Applied Computing
- Computer Science
- Applied Computer Science
- Computer and Internet Engineering
- Computer and Electronic Systems
- Networking
- Cyber Security and Networks
- Applied Cyber Security
- Artificial Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
- Software Development
- Software Engineering
- Web Development
- Data Science
- Information Technology
- Business Information Technology
- Computer Science and Digital Technologies
The programme will provide international students with potential access to to study Computer Science at a Masters level. In each semester English language constitutes 35% of the programme and students successfully completing the programme are expected to be able to demonstrate English language skill at the CEFR B2+ level (IELTS 6.5).
Modules include:
- English for Academic Purposes
- Mathematics for Computing
- Computer Architectures
- Object Oriented Programming
- Networking and the Internet
Course Length:
2 semesters = 12 weeks per semester (24 weeks in total)
English requirement:
Min of IELTS 5.5 (5.0)
Potential progression routes:
- MSc Computer Science
- MSc Computer Science (Cyber Security)
- MSc Applied Computer Science
- MSc Data Science
- MSc Applied Data Science
- MA Artificial Intelligence
- MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence
- MSc Information and Communication Technology
- MSc Cyber Security
- MSc Software Engineering
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