Computer Science with English Language
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Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
St andrews (Scotland)
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Duration
18 Months
Aimed at international students who use English as an additional language, this innovative combined course provides a tailored Masters programme for Computer Science students who wish to develop their English language proficiency within academic contexts.
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About this course
These programmes offers an innovative way to start your degree while also continuing to develop your knowledge of English.
You will study both Computer Science and English language modules – for credit – right from the start.
One visa covers the full length of the programme.
Students are guaranteed University accommodation for the length of the programme.
The University’s School of Computer Science is ranked second in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2018.
A good 2.1 Honours (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
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Subjects
- English Language
- Object-oriented training
- English
- Design
- Object oriented training
- Technology
- Programming
- Computer Science
- Design and Programming
- Programming Principles
Course programme
The modules in this programme have varying methods of delivery and assessment. For more details of each module, including weekly contact hours, teaching methods and assessment, please see the latest module catalogue which is for the 2018–2019 academic year; some elements may be subject to change for 2019 entry.
Semester 1
- English for Academic Purposes: develops the academic competence required for writing, delivering presentations, participating in seminars, researching for and evaluating source material.
- English for Computer Science 1: applies strategies learnt in English for Academic Purposes to specific Computer Science-based texts, and written and spoken tasks.
- Object-Oriented Modelling, Design and Programming: introduces and revises object-oriented modelling, design and implementation up to the level required to complete programming assignments within other MSc modules.
Students on the Computing and Information Technology, Human Computer Interaction, Information Technology, or Management and Information Technology programmes can choose to take the following module instead of Object-Oriented Modelling, Design and Programming.
- Programming Principles and Practice: introduces computational thinking and problem solving skills to students who have no or little previous programming experience.
In Semesters 2 and 3, students will continue onto the appropriate Master’s degree. This will include:
- English for Computer Science 2: further enhances the academic literacy of students on MSc programmes in the School of Computer Science.
- A number of optional Computer Science modules, as specified by your specific programme.
During the third semester, students will work with staff to define and agree a topic for the extended project, written over the second summer of the degree and which culminates in a 15,000 dissertation. Dissertation projects may be group-based or completed individually, but students are assessed individually in either case.
If students choose not to complete the dissertation requirement for the MSc, there is an exit award available that allows suitably qualified candidates to receive a Postgraduate Diploma instead, finishing the course at the end of the second semester of study.Computer Science with English Language