2-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering - Transfer to Master of Engineering (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. There are extensive opportunities to specialise in a range of advanced areas while gaining skills in system development and enterprise. 

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.

Students will study 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 two years students will choose from a wide range of optional units in order to specialise in selected advanced areas of computer science. Students will undertake a significant group project working with industrial mentors. Students will also conduct an individual project, co-created with a supervising member of staff, with opportunities to work with industrial and research partners.