International Year Two Computer Science

A pathway to study Computer Science This pathway will prepare you for an undergraduate degree at the Department of Computer & Information Sciences at the University of Strathclyde. When you successfully complete this programme, you can progress to the third year of a four-year BSc degree, or a five-year MEng degree at the University of Strathclyde. ]What you will study Designed in collaboration with the Faculty of Science, you'll study a range of modules that have been designed to help international students succeed at the University of Strathclyde. We have worked with University academics to make sure you become familiar with university-style teaching, and progress with the required English language skills and subject knowledge for your undergraduate degree. Why study Computer Science at Strathclyde Computer Science and Software Engineering are accredited by the British Computer Society, providing assurance that the courses are delivering relevant learning that's regularly updated and that meets the high standards set by the profession. Learn through lectures, tutorials, laboratory, coursework, and project work. You’ll be set challenging problems while further coursework and groupindividual projects will help you enhance your practical and transferable skills. The programming language Python is introduced in year three at the University, alongside with other languages including Java, C and Haskell. Benefit from undertaking industry-linked projects. Several companies† including Argyll and Bute Council, Autonomous iOT, Barclays, Bute Fabrics, Mott MacDonald and Zero Waste Scotland have worked with the University to develop student projects, either individual or group projects; this will enable you to solve real-world problems. Employers like Amazon, Barclays, Disney, Google, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Siemens have taken on students for summer placementsinternships, providing students with an opportunity to gain practical work experience in the field.

Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study (students need to have a pass grade in a Maths/numerate subject, or Physics, or Computer Science, and some curriculums may require a further year of study). Nationality: Only available to overseas students‡, non-UK/Ireland, Age: Students should be at least 17 years old.