3.5-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering - Transfer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Computer Science

Program Description

Build a future by studying in the UK, with a pathway course at Kaplan International College (KIC) London. Situated in the world’s top academic city (QS Best Student Cities 2019), the College will prepare students for a university degree, and for a successful career.

Study at one of the most respected international colleges in London, and progress to one of 8 universities, including the University of Bristol.

The University of Bristol is a highly ranked Russell Group university with a fantastic reputation. Students will join a global community of students from more than 150 countries, and enjoy life in one of the UK’s most exciting cities.

This course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of computer science combined with opportunities to specialise in a range of advanced areas. We constantly review our curriculum to ensure it remains cutting edge.

Core ideas are introduced in years one and two. Students will cover the principles of algorithms and programming, covering three key paradigms: imperative, functional and object-oriented.

They will also study the mathematics and statistics underpinning modern computer science; how a modern computer architecture is organised; concurrent systems and networks; and foundations of human-computer interaction, cybersecurity and theoretical and data-driven computer science.

A key component of year two is the software group project in which students work in a team to develop an application for a real-world client with help from an industrial mentor.

In the final year students will choose from a range of optional units in order to specialise in selected advanced areas of computer science. They will also undertake an individual project, co-created with a supervising member of staff, with opportunities to work with industrial and research partners.