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School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences. General Information for Admission through Waikato Pathways College Tony C. Smith Department of Computer Science. Why study at SCMS?. Offer the best computer science and mathematics programmes in the country.
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School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences General Information for Admission through Waikato Pathways College Tony C. Smith Department of Computer Science
Why study at SCMS? • Offer the best computer science and mathematics programmes in the country. • Tertiary Education Commission – national assessment of research quality and performance (PBRF) • Univ. of Waik. ranked 1st in computer science • Univ. of Waik. ranked 1st in mathematics …. by a fair bit!
CMS English requirements • “All students applying for admission on the basis of study completed overseas where the medium of instruction is not English are required to provide evidence of a satisfactory level of competence in the English language.” CMS School Handbook 2010
TOEFL & IELTS • TOEFL • 550 (with at least 5 on the Test of Written English) • IELTS • 6.0 (with at least 6.0 in writing band) • TOEFL < 600 or IELTS < 7.0 • Must pass ESLA101 Academic Writing and Research (in your first semester)
Entry via Pathways • B (or better) at level 7 of Pathways College English Language programme • Certificate of Attainment in English Language (CAEL) – 43 pts. • CAEL007 Advanced English 1, or • CAEL008 Advanced English 2
Mathematics requirements • Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies (CAFS) – 120 points needed • CAFS002 English for Foundation Studies (compulsory) • CAFS004 Mathematics with Calculus for Foundation Studies, or • CAFS005 Mathematics with Statistics for Foundation Studies, or • CUPR008 Bridging Mathematics & Statistics
CMS degree programmes • BCMS & BCMS(Hons) – Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences • BSc & BSc(Hons) – Bachelor of Science • BE & BE(Hons) – Bachelor of Engineering • BCGD & BCGD(Hons) – Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design
Specialisation in Computer Science • Applied Computing • Artificial Intelligence • Computer Technology • Data Mining • Games & Multimedia • Information Systems • Internet Applications • Networks • Software Development
Mathematics & Statistics Specialisations in Mathematics • Economics • Finance Specialisation in Statistics • Economics
Computer Graphic Design • Must submit an A3 portfolio of your work with your application form • Ten pieces in art or design, such as: • Drawing • Painting • Photography • Animation • Painting • CGI • Sculpture • Fashion • Websites • Digital stories
Conjoint Degrees • Complete two degrees concurrently • E.g. • BTchg/BSc – Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Science • BSc/BMS – Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Management Studies • … just about any combination • Generally simpler to do a double major
And beyond baccalaureate … • Graduate certificates and diplomas • If you already have a Bachelors in any subject • GradCert – 100 pts (60@100+ & 40@300+) • GradDip – 120 pts (120@100+ & 80@300+) • Postgraduate certificates and diplomas • If you already have a Bachelors in a related subject • PGCert – 60 pts (500 level) • PGDip – 120 pts (500 level) • Graduate and Postgraduate degrees • MCGD, MSc, MPhil & PhD
More information? • School handbook available at CMS table • Browse online information • Visit SCMS School office in G Block • Visit department offices in G Block • Questions now?