English Language Preparation + 2-Semester Pathway - International Year One - Computing - Transfer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Computer Science

Enhance your English skills and start your Computing degree at the University of Sussex. Join our pathway program for international students today!

Program Description The English Language Preparation program is a chance to improve your English language skills before beginning your pathway program. Applicants who obtain Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 overall (5.0 in all subskills including listening), will study the 1-Semester Pathway programme. Applicants who do not meet the 1-Semester Pathway programme IELTS requirements will be placed in the 2-Semester Pathway English language preparation course, so long as they have an overall IELTS score of 4.5 (4.5 in all subskills). Once the applicant completes the course, they may start the international year one. This program consists of a pathway program offered by StudyGroup at the International Study Centre at the University of Sussex followed by entry into a university program offered at the University of Sussex. In the International Year One programme, you will study courses related to your intended field of study alongside English to develop and enhance your skills as a student. Advancement into your intended program depends upon the successful completion of the pathway program. International Year One in Computing is the first step in your journey to a variety of Computer Science and Computing degrees at the University of Sussex. During your studies, you will explore a range of modules and subjects relevant to your chosen progression degree. Topics include algorithmic thinking, data structures with Java, computer systems, programming, maths and multimedia. Computer Science at Sussex gives you a comprehensive professional education in computing, preparing you for the constantly evolving industry that’s revolutionising our lives. You’ll study in our £12-million Future Technologies Labs, which include a student-focused hub, teaching labs with suites of high-spec computers, and project workspaces. Our BSc covers the fundamental concepts of computing, and the scientific and engineering principles for their application. It centres around the analysis, usage and creation of software systems fit for purpose in a highly connected and data-driven world. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills to take your computing career into a wide range of industries.