BSc Computing Science with a Year Abroad

Why take this course?

The BSc in Computing Science with a Year Abroad is identical to the BSc in Computing Science except that the second year is spent at a University in either North America (United States or Canada), or Australasia (Australia or New Zealand). A degree in Computing Science prepares you to work with the rapidly changing technology of computing by giving you a strong grounding in the theory of computing science, as well as experience and skills in programming and in application areas. In the first year you will be introduced to the core material that underpins computer science, including programming in Java. In the year abroad, you will take a range of modules comparable to those taken by second year Computing Science students at the UEA. However, you will also be able to take a number of modules that reflect the particular interests of the institution that you are visiting. In the third year of the course you will be able to structure your degree from a wide range of computing science subjects, allowing you to continue with mainstream computing science with choices that relate to your interests and career aspirations. In your final year you will work on an extensive project under individual supervision from a faculty member at the UEA.

Going to University in another country will mean you experience other cultures. By studying in departments where different aspects of computing sciences are taught, you can broaden your academic and personal horizons. To take a year abroad you must maintain a good standard of academic performance during the first year of your degree programme at the UEA. In placing you at your overseas University, we take into account your field of interest and do our best to place you at the University of your choice. The year abroad is an exchange year, you will be expected to pay 15% of the annual tuition fee to the UEA, we will pay the tuition fees abroad. The costs involved for you include transport to and from your overseas destination and living costs, including medical insurance.

This programme has full Chartered IT Professional (CITP) accreditation as well as leading to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status from the (BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT)

Contact time

Students have on average 15 hours of contact time per week with teaching staff through lectures, laboratory sessions and seminars, though this may vary depending on module choices. Additionally, students should allocate at least 25 hours per week for study, coursework assignments and projects.

Career opportunities

Your prospects as a graduate student in Computing Science are manifold. Depending on which specialties you studied during your degree course, you will have the necessary skills to work in many application areas of computing science, for example web programming, computer games development, financial systems development, machine learning, data mining, computational biology and many more.

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Entry Requirements Qualification: BTEC National Diploma: DDM A Level: ABB (including Maths) International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall inc. 3 HL subjects at grade 6 including Mathematics Scottish Highers: AABBB (including Maths) Scottish Advanced Highers: ABB Irish Leaving Certificate: AAAABB (including Maths) Access Course: See below European Baccalaureate: 75% overall (including Maths) Students for whom English is a Foreign language

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading). Recognised English Language qualifications include:

• IELTS: 6. overall (minimum 5.5 in any component)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 78 overall (minimum 20 in Speaking component, 17 in Writing and Listening components and 18 in Reading components.
• PTE: 55 overall (minimum 51 in any component).

If you do not meet the University's entry requirements, our INTO Language Learning Centre offers a range of university preparation courses to help you develop the high level of academic and English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.

Interviews

The majority of candidates will not be called for an interview. However, for some students an interview will be requested. These are normally quite informal and generally cover topics such as your current studies, reasons for choosing the course and your personal interests and extra-curricular activities.

Gap Year

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year, believing that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry and may wish to contact the appropriate Admissions Office directly to discuss this further.

Special Entry Requirements

A Level Mathematics or equivalent.

General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Students who wish to study at a European university will be required to have achieved a GCSE grade B or above in the language of instruction for the year abroad. Intakes

The School's annual intake is in September of each year.

Alternative Qualifications

We encourage you to apply if you have alternative qualifications equivalent to our stated entry requirement. Please contact us for further information.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 9 Level 3 credits, including 12 Level 3 credits in Mathematics.

GCSE Offer

Students are required to have Mathematics at minimum of Grade B and English Language at minimum of Grade C or above at GCSE Level.

The School of Computing Sciences (CMP) has an excellent reputation in teaching. 90% Satisfied with teaching in Guardian University Guide 2013.

The school offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in Computing Science and subject areas allied to it that include computer graphics, computer systems engineering, actuarial sciences, business information systems and computational biology.

• All of our degree courses are designed to give you a flexible structure that enables you to choose subjects that interest you and that are aligned with your career aspirations.
• You will be taught by academics at the cutting edge of their respective fields. In the last research assessment exercise 95% of our research was regarded as world-leading or as internationally excellent or recognised.
• The School of Computing Sciences has an excellent reputation in teaching having been awarded the top grade of ‘commendable’ in all categories from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
• Our undergraduate computing degrees have full Chartered IT Professional (CITP) accreditation (many of the Masters programmes also have the Further Learning Element status)as well as leading to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status from the (BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT).
• Much of our work is concerned with real-world problems and applications and we have excellent links with industry both for our teaching and research.
• The facilities and student experience in the school are excellent. We have a range of different laboratories for students that cater for the different disciplines taught in the school. We also have a Help Desk that provides support for our students, as well as a student common room and a Staff Student Liaison Committee.
• Our teaching is delivered in a variety of ways including lectures, laboratory classes, seminars and group projects. Our laboratory class and seminars are run with a 1-to-16 staff to student ratio ensuring you can obtain good support.
• The School of Computing Sciences leads the university in utilizing its internationally recognized research commercially, through SYS Consulting, its Consulting company and through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.
• Our students also use their technical and entrepreneurial skills to play influential roles in the creation of companies such as Travel Republic, Evoke systems, Fyfo and Shoretech systems.

UniStats Information Fees and Funding Undergraduate University Fees

We are committed to ensuring that Tuition Fees do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. Full time UK/EU students starting an undergraduate degree course in 2013 will be charged a tuition fee of £9,000. The level of fee may be subject to yearly increases. Full time International students starting an undergraduate degree course in 2013 will be charged a tuition fee of £14,400. The level of fee may be subject to yearly increases.

Year Abroad Fees

For Home/EU students opting for a Year Abroad the tuition fee is currently £1,350. The Year Abroad tuition fee will be subject to an annual increase. International Students are required to pay 25% of their annual tuition fee to UEA during their year Abroad and will be calculated based on the current tuition fee for that year.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Home/EU - The University of East Anglia offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships. To check if you are eligible please visit http://www.uea.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/finance/university-financial-support

International Students - The University offers around £1 million of Scholarships each year to support International students in their studies. Scholarships are normally awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are usually for the duration of the period of study. Our University international pages gives you more details about preparation for studying with us, including Fees and Funding http://www.uea.ac.uk/international