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Computer Science BSc (Hons) - ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ Dubai

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Key details

Award: Undergraduate BSc (Hons)
Duration:
 Three years full-time
Location: ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ Dubai campus

Course overview

With the digital era continuing to develop rapidly, the role of computing and its impact on our lives is more important than ever. New and innovative computer technologies are constantly unveiled, with software engineers, systems developers, programmers and analysts playing a vital role in their creation and development.

Our Computer Science course focuses on modern approaches to software systems development, allowing you to explore both the theoretical and practical skills needed to understand programming language concepts, software design methods, secure web systems, computer architecture and computer networks.

The course prepares you for various career opportunities, from programming and developer roles to software engineering, with computer technology closely linked with an extensive range of industries such as medicine, education, entertainment, security and architecture.

Key features

  • Our diverse curriculum provides students an equal balance of theory and practice and is embedded with contemporary technologies designed to tackle modern multi-core platforms.
  • Important professional issues include computer ethics, law, and security. Final year study includes big data, machine learning, and AI.
  • Tailor your learning to your career ambitions through optional third-year modules, including Functional Programming, Advanced Web Development, Fuzzy Logic and Inference Systems, and Privacy and Data Protection.
  • The programme leaders are experienced professionals dedicated to ensuring students receive a high-quality education. They are readily available to answer any questions or concerns students may have regarding the accreditation process or the course content. 
  • ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ Dubai students can now benefit from the Industry Advisory Board, which comprises leading experts and professionals at the enterprise level. The board provides valuable insights and guidance to ensure the curriculum remains relevant and current with industry trends and demands.
  • Benefit from Block teaching, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.

 


Entry requirements

GCE A-Level

CCD

CBSE/ ICSE/ All Indian Boards

  • Successful completion of Standard XII with a 65% average from the best four subjects excluding Hindi or any other local language, e.g. Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Marathi
  • Interview any candidate with 60% or above.

American High School Diploma + SAT

High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 plus Advanced Placement, two subjects from group A with grade 3 or above ORSAT2 - 2 subject tests with a minimum score of 500 in each = 1000

UAE Tawjihiyya

Entry to IYZ only

International Baccalaureate Diploma

24 points

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

DMM

African WAEC/ NECO/ WASSCE

5 "B" grades (only for Business Programme)

FBISE grade 12 (Pakistan)

85%

Curriculum Russian/Kazakhstan

Entry to IYZ only

English language tests and their entry requirements

IELTS Academic: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

TOEFL Internet-based: 72 (17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading)

Pearson PTE Academic: 51

Additionally, students with the following qualifications may be considered as having met the English language requirements:

GCSE/IGCSE/O-Level English (as a first or second language): Grade C or higher

CBSE/ISC boards/NIOS/All state boards: A minimum grade of 55% in English

International Baccalaureate: Minimum grade 5 in English A1 (Standard or Higher Level) in IB OR a minimum of grade 5 in English B (Higher Level)

West African/Nigerian Curriculum WAEC/ WASSCE/ SSSCE: Minimum grade "C6"


Course modules

  1. First year

    Block 1: Database Design and Implementation
    Block 2: Fundamental Concepts of Computer Science
    Block 3: Computer Programming
    Block 4: Operating Systems and Networks

  2. Second year

    Block 1: Object Oriented Design and Development
    Block 2: Data Structures and Algorithms
    Block 3: Web Application Development
    Block 4: Agile Development Team Project

  3. Third year

    Block 1: Software Development: Methods and Standards
    Block 2: Big Data and Machine Learning
    Block 3: Development Project
    Block 3 and 4: Choose one from the below

    • Functional Programming
    • Advanced Web Development
    • Fuzzy Logic and Inference Systems
    • Privacy and Data Protection

Teaching and assessments

On this course, you will benefit from Education 2030 - ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ’s new way of delivering courses. Through block teaching, you will focus on one subject at a time instead of several at once.

The teaching methods delivered on this course include staff directed learning via lectures, tutorials and laboratories, in addition to student-centred resource-based learning (including web-based resources), collaborative and group working, individual learning and student-centred learning via individual research / literature review.

Students will be assessed via a range of methods including time constrained phase tests, portfolios of work, programming and other laboratory exercises, examinations, project work, individual work and group work.

Graduate careers

As a Computer Science graduate , you have a wide range of career options available to you. Whether you choose to work in the industry or pursue further education, your knowledge in computer science will open doors as software engineers, computer engineers, systems engineers, database managers, software developers, and web developers for various multinational companies. You can also continue your academic careers by embarking on postgraduate study in either research or taught areas, which provides opportunities for further specialisation and the enhancement of existing skills