Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science (Top-up)

Core Modules

This Degree programme may be completed in a minimum of 18 months on a full-time basis.

Below is the programme structure:

• Advanced Programming
• Application Programming
• C++ Programming
• Computer Security
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Databases and Information Retrieval
• Individual Capstone Project Challenge
• Information Retrieval
• Languages and Compilers
• Large Scale Software Systems and Extreme Programming
• Natural Language Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Team Project Challenge
• Web Application Programming

• Ranked 51^st for Computer Science in the UK (The Complete University Guide – Computer Science Subject League Table 2023)
• Top 25 Universities in the World for International Outlook (Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2022)
• Top 40 Best UK Universities (The Complete University League Tables 2023)
• Top 40 Best UK Universities (Times Higher Education Best Universities in the UK 2022)
• University of Essex is ranked among the Top 35% of UK universities for research (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
• University of Essex is ranked among the Top 100 by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which recognises universities for making a difference in society and working towards a more sustainable future.
• Awarded the prestigious Gold rating for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in the UK (Times Higher Education 2019)
• University of Essex Degrees are accredited by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), an affiliation to the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.

Entry Requirements

This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, including:

• Polytechnic Diplomas
• Kaplan Diplomas
• Other private Diplomas or foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

Applicants admitted to the programme may be required to undertake bridging units to fulfil the required prerequisite knowledge.

In all cases, the final decision for admission to the programme rests with the University.

English Language Requirement:

• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
• Applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirement. For more information, please click here.

Delivery

This programme consists of 14 modules and may completed in a minimum of 18 months. Classes are conducted during the daytime on weekdays.

The actual cycle may vary depending on the nature of the programme and the lecturers’ availability. The University and Kaplan reserve the rights to alter the learning cycle, days and timing of the seminar, if necessary.

Assessment & Exams

Each module is assessed by any combination of class participation, written assignments, projects and examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.

Tuition Fees

The total tuition fee covers registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and main assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Diploma (if earned) and transcript.

For Singaporean/PR 

Receive a S$400 referral fee when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme¹

¹Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.

For International Student

Non-Tuition Fees

For Singaporean/PR 

²Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.

The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.

For International Student

³Includes application for Kaplan Student Access Card, Student’s Pass, Fee Protection Scheme and Medical Insurance

All fees indicated are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the prevailing rate. The prevailing GST rate from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 is 8%. From 1 January 2024, the GST rate will increase to 9%. For more information on the GST revision, please refer to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) website. Please refer to the official price list for a detailed breakdown.

Fees remain subject to change. Applicant will be charged the prevailing fees and GST at the time of application. For more information about the programme, please contact our programme consultant.

Click here for more information on Mode of Payment.

Education Loan

Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs:

• Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
• Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.

Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.

Commencement Date

There are 2 intakes per year:
– June
– December

Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.

Minimum class size: 20 students

Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, subject to resource availability. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified at least 1 week before the programme commencement date, stated in your student contract with Kaplan, and our consultants will contact you to advise on a backup plan.

Maximum allowed candidature period: 3.5 years

If a student fails to complete the programme within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.