An Articulation Program
This program is specifically designed for holders of Diplomas in Information Technology or Engineering from Singapore's polytechnics. It provides a valuable means for a student to upgrade their qualification from a Diploma to a highly respected degree and will open doors for graduates wishing to pursue a career in the IT industry.
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). It provides the necessary academic requirements for membership into the Australian Computer Society (ACS), The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), and the American-based Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
School of Computer Science
The School of Computer Science at The University of Adelaide boasts a world class staff with research interests including parallel processing, distributed high performance computing, computer vision, programming languages, software engineering, persistent systems, computer architecture, and numerical analysis. The staff is also extensively involved in professional consultancies for industry.
These interests and industrial relationships bring a unique authority to the undergraduate courses taught within the Bachelor of Computer Science.
Admission Criteria
The prerequisites for the Bachelor of Computer Science degree include Diplomas from the following disciplines awarded by the Polytechnics in Singapore:
 Business Informatics
Computer Studies
Engineering Informatics
Information Technology
Multimedia Computing
Diploma holders of the traditional Engineering disciplines are also invited to apply. These include
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineerng
Candidates holding diplomas other than those listed may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for admission into the program.
Candidates are required to have achieved a B grade average in the Diploma. For those who wish to pursue the Bachelor of Computer Science through a short bridging programme, you may consider the BCS Preparatory Course.
Courses to be completed
For the Bachelor of Computer Science degree, students are required to undertake courses totaling 72 units.
Candidates with diplomas in IT or Computer Studies may be granted 45 units status towards the 3 year Bachelors degree. Thus, to complete the degree, the balance of courses totaling 27 units will need to be completed. However, the status granted also depends on the student's academic performance.
Candidates with engineering diplomas may be granted advanced standing. Typically such candidates may be required to undertake 30 units of study to complete the degree.
The University reserves the right to determine the courses offered as the courses are continually reviewed to determine the relevance to industry.
| Subject includes: |
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| Core Courses |
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| Computer Science Concepts |
3 |
| Data Structures and Algorithms* |
3 |
Core Courses (Advanced) |
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| Computer Systems* |
3 |
| Discrete Mathematics IIN* |
3 |
Level 3 (Core) |
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| Software Engineering and Project* |
3 |
| Level 3 Electives (select any 5 subjects) |
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| Advanced Programming Paradigms |
3 |
| Computer Architecture |
3 |
| Computer Networks and Applications |
3 |
| Distributed Systems |
3 |
| Event Driven Computing |
3 |
| Operating Systems |
3 |
| Programming Techniques |
3 |
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(*) Compulsory modules for all students.
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Program Duration and Delivery
The articulation program is delivered part-time, after office-hours, over 1.5 to 2 years of study. The duration of the program for each candidate depends on the academic background and advanced standing granted.
Courses will be taught over an approximate 11-week term in Singapore and there will be four terms a year. Classes in Singapore will follow a variety of teaching methodologies, including lectures, class discussion, project team work and problem solving. The 11-week teaching method will generally employ the following model.
Classes will be scheduled in two intensive teaching blocks of several days duration near the beginning and end of the term. The intensive teaching periods may be supported by Singapore-based tutorial support and NAAEC's dedicated computer laboratories. A typical time-table for the Teaching Schedule would be as follows:
| Week |
Activity |
| 1 |
Pre-course reading |
| 2 |
Intensive teaching block 1 |
| 3-5 |
Directed study, discussion, assignment preparation, and submission |
| 6 |
Intensive teaching block 2 |
| 7-10 |
Assignment preparation, and submission, further directed study, preparation for exams |
| 11 |
Examination and/or final assignment submission |
Current Timetable:
An intensive teaching block is typically as follows
Friday: 7.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.
Saturday: 1.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.
Sunday: 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Awarding Authority
The University of Adelaide shall award the Bachelor of Computer Science degree.
Applicant Checklist
Completed application form
Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates
Two passport-sized photographs
Fees
Application fee of $107.00 upon application submission, which will be fully refunded if unsuccessful meeting the entry requirements
Course fees as follows:
| Subject |
Fee |
| Core Subject |
$1,391.00 |
| Core Subject (Advanced) |
$1,712.00 |
| Level 3 Subject |
$2,140.00 |
Tuition fees are charged on the basis of the number of courses taken in a given term and are due 2 weeks prior to the start of the term.
The fees include course notes and textbooks.
(NOTE: All fees are inclusive of 7% GST)
Payment methods:
Cash
NETS (Subject to your daily withdrawal limit)
Cheque payable to
Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre Pte Ltd
All fees quoted are in Singapore dollars. NAAEC reserves the right to change the course fee without prior notice.
Enquiries
Email: computer-science@naaec.com.sg |
