Graduate Diploma in Computer Science with English for Academic Purposes

Overview

This course is designed to develop your knowledge and skills in computer programming whilst also enhancing your English language and study skills required for undertaking further postgraduate study at the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering.

The course aims to:

• develop and acquire the productive and receptive language and study skills needed for successful participation at graduate level in a British university. These include both linguistic and communicative competence, oral skills, academic writing, reading efficiency and the ability to work independently
• provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge in computer programming required to progress to Masters degree level
• develop the student’s ability to work on projects and relatively unstructured assignments and to understand industrial practice in the computer industry
• acquire the knowledge and skills (i.e. critical, analytical, research, problem-solving and study skills; argument and communication) that will not only stand students in good stead for more specialised academic careers, but will also enhance their opportunities for employment in a wide range of other careers

Course structure

English for Academic Purposes

These modules facilitate core English language and study skills development that is required for successful postgraduate study in the context of the UK generally, and at the University of Essex in particular. It aims to enhance your confidence, fluency and competence in the subject. To find out more, please follow these links:

English for Academic Purposes 1
English for Academic Purposes 2
English for Academic Purposes 3

Critical Thinking

This module is intended to teach you essential intellectual skills, in particular how to think critically and how to construct arguments. The process is aimed at enhancing general reflective skills. To find out more, please follow this link.

School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Modules

You have the opportunity to study the following modules:

Computer Science Project and Industrial Practice 
Programming in Java

You can choose two of the following modules:
 
Databases and Information Retrieval
Web Application Programming
ICT Systems Integration and Management
Operating Systems
Computer Security

Entry criteria

A relevant degree (minimum of lower second classification or equivalent), or three-year higher education qualification from a recognised institution. For applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum of IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in every component, or recognised equivalent, is required. Decisions on an applicant’s academic qualifications will be made in close consultation with the Department.

Application form

A PDF application form is available online. Please print this off, fill it in and send it to:

International Academy
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3SQ UK

Please contact us for further information.

In addition, the International Academy offers Graduate Diplomas in Accounting, Art History, Applied Linguistics, Biotechnology, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, History, Management, Politics, Psychoanalytic Studies and Psychological Studies with English for Academic Purposes. These are run in conjunction with departments of Art History and Theory, Biological Sciences, History, Economics, Government, Language and Linguistics, Psychology, the Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies, the Essex Business School and the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering.  Further details can be seen by clicking on the links.

Last modified on 23 February 2012