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SIM and the Goldsmiths Department of Computing have collaborated to offer computing programmes locally since 1993. The new programmes, which focus on AI, Web Services and other rapidly rising technologies, will propel ²ÝÁñÉçÇø to achieve its dreams of becoming a smart nation and intelligent island.

• Selected local polytechnic diplomas and SIM IT graduates stand to gain exemptions for up to one year. 
• Transfer to the London campus at Goldsmiths after one or two years at SIM.  

• All class are conducted on SIM campus unless otherwise stated. 
• Classes are held in three-hour blocks between Monday and Friday, starting at 8.30am, 12pm, or 3.30pm. There are occasional classes on weeknights at 7pm and weekends.
• Average teacher-student ratio: 1:80
• Minimum class size to commence: 25 students

• Local faculty support from SIM and online academic support from Goldsmiths, University of London.
  View a list of lecturers (PDF 24.9 KB)
• A blended learning approach is adopted. Besides learning via online resources, SIM prepares students for discussion, coursework or project work; face-to-face sessions emphasizing discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises. In class, the lecturer facilitates discussion and learning. As such, a large amount of time is spent on a mixture of:
  • Lectures, Lab work, Computer simulation sessions, and Online learning through Coursera
• Academic materials are drawn from:
  • Coursera, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), SIMConnect portal, and University materials such as subject guides, past exam papers and exam commentaries, reading lists and handbooks on good study strategies

The BSc Computer Science (CS) programme is fully developed and taught by the same faculty that teaches on-campus at University of London. The University of London leverages Coursera’s online education platform to deliver the programme curriculum, allowing our students to benefit from Coursera features such as interactive video transcription, in-course note taking, and seamless learning across multiple devices.

The supplementary readings, video lectures, assignments, and discussion forums are extensively discussed in class. Students also collaborate on group projects using Zoom and Slack. Students may access all course materials anywhere with the mobile app on Coursera, available on iOS and Android.
 

• Attendance requirement: 
  • Local: 75% 
  • International (inclusive of Dependent Pass/Long-term Visit Pass holders): 90% 

• Grading Scheme: 
  • 70-100: First Class Honours 
  • 60-69: Second Upper Class Honours 
  • 50-59: Second Lower Class Honours 
  • 40-49: Third Class Honours 
  • 0-39: Fail 
• A student who does not qualify for honours may be awarded a Diploma of Higher Education in Computing Studies as an exit award. 
• Graduates can attend the April SIM campus ceremony or the March University of London ceremony (UK).

PLUS one of the following: 

• Possess diploma awarded by SIM or a polytechnic in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø (or its equivalent) OR 
• Two approved GCE ‘A’ or H2 level subjects and three approved GCE ‘O’ level subjects (at not less than grade C) OR 
• Three approved GCE ‘A’ or H2 level subjects and one approved GCE ‘O’ level subject (at not less than grade C) OR 
• Three H2 passes provided that at least grades D,E,E OR 
• Two H2 and two H1 passes; all are in non-overlapping subjects, OR
• Its equivalent 

Candidates may also take a Test of Proficiency to meet the English Language course requirement, provided they have been awarded within the past three years.

• TOEFL – a score of 580 (computerised – 237) plus TWE - 4.5, OR 
• Internet based TOEFL – a score of 87, at least 21 in both the reading and writing skills sub-tests, and at least 19 in both the speaking and listening skills sub-tests, OR 
• IELTS – overall score of at least 6 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four sub-tests 

For this programme, RPL for 1 year (2 semesters) is granted automatically to students with approved IT qualifications or diplomas. Selected IT diploma graduates will only be exempted if they complete one or two mathematics and/or Algorithms modules in the bridging course at SIM.

View eligible exemptions (PDF 107 KB) 

Modules offered under this programme are: Algorithms, Numerical Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics, Economics, Mathematics and Accounting. Applicants of the BSc Computer Science programme whose diplomas meet the requirement to enrol for the bridging course will be automatically invited to attend classes only for either Algorithms, Numerical Mathematics and/or Discrete Mathematics. 

The table below describes the three modules and the corresponding RPL in the Computer Science programme: 

The average teacher-student ratio is 1:55 for full-time Bridging EMA, and 1:47 for part-time Bridging EMA. 

Download a sample timetable (PDF 134 KB) 
View a list of lecturers’ teaching modules (PDF 79.1 KB) 

Certification
A certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful passing of the Bridging (EMA) programme. There will not be any refund or recourse should students fail to complete the course within the specified duration.

Notes: 

1. Min 25pax to start the course. The student shall be informed within one month before programme commencement. 
2. All bridging courses are 100% written exams that set and mark by SIM lecturers.  
3. Students must pass with at least a C grade (40%) in all bridging examinations to qualify for RPL. 
4. Fees do not include textbooks and application fee.