EDUCATION PATHWAY FOR SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

At School of Computer Science, we believe in empowering our students with choices that can shape their educational journey. We offer an extensive array of pathway options for your Computing degree to cater to your unique academic needs and aspirations. 

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SHAPE YOUR FUTURE: TAILORED PATHWAYS TO YOUR COMPUTING DEGREE

SPM / O Level / Equivalent

Foundation Programmes

Foundation in Computing

1 year
Diploma Programmes

Information Technology

2 years with internship
Pre-U Qualifications

STPM / UEC / A Level / AUSMAT (SACEi) / CPU / IB / Equivalent

1 – 2 years

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

Specialisations:

  • Data Science (Dual Award)
  • Cyber Security (Dual Award)
  • Mobile Computing (Dual Award)
  • Artificial Intelligence (Dual Award)

3 years with Internship /
Work-Based Learning (WBL) /
Technopreneurship

Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)


3 years with Internship /
Work-Based Learning (WBL)

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

Specialisations:

  • Internet Technologies (Dual Award)
  • Business Intelligence and Analytics (Dual Award)
  • Game Design (Dual Award)
  • Digital Transformation (Dual Award)

3 years with Internship /
Work-Based Learning (WBL) /
Technopreneurship

Dual Award programmes are awarded by Taylor's University and University of the West of England (UWE), UK.

Master of Computer Science (Research)

Progresses from the Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours), the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours), or the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours).

Full-time: 2 – 4 yearsPart-time: 3 – 6 years

View programme — Master of Computer Science (Research)

Master in Applied Computing

Progresses from the Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours), the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours), or the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours).

Full-time: 1 – 5 yearsPart-time: 2 – 5 years

View programme — Master in Applied Computing

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

Progresses from the Master of Computer Science (Research), or the Master in Applied Computing.

Full-time: 3 – 6 yearsPart-time: 4 – 8 years

View programme — Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

  • Note: All Diploma programmes that meet the requirements of Degree programmes will have advanced standing.