SIM and the Goldsmiths Department of Computing have collaborated to offer computing programmes locally since 1993. The new programmes, which focus on AI, Web Services and other rapidly rising technologies, will propel Singapore to achieve its dreams of becoming a smart nation and intelligent island.

• Selected local polytechnic diplomas and SIM IT diploma graduates stand to gain exemptions for up to one year. 
• Transfer to the London campus at Goldsmiths after one or two years at SIM.

• A blended learning approach is adopted. Besides learning via online resources, SIM prepares students for discussion, coursework or project work; face-to-face sessions emphasize on discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises. In class, the lecturer facilitates discussion and learning. As such, a large amount of time is spent on a mixture of:
  • lectures
  • lab works
  • computer simulation sessions
  • online learning through Coursera platform*
• Local faculty support from SIM and online academic support from Goldsmiths, University of London.
  View a list of lecturers (PDF 23 KB)
• Average teacher-student ratio: 1:56
• Academic materials include:
  • Coursera
  • Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
  • SIMConnect portal
  • University materials such as subject guides, past exam papers and exam commentaries, reading lists and handbooks on good study strategies
• Classes are held in three-hour blocks between Monday and Friday, starting at 8.30am, 12pm, or 3.30pm. There are occasional classes on weeknights at 7pm and weekends.
• Minimum class size to commence is 25 students. Students will be informed within 30 days after the application period.

* Coursera: The BSc Computer Science (CS) programme is fully developed and taught by the same faculty that teaches on-campus at University of London. The University of London leverages Coursera’s online education platform to deliver the programme curriculum, allowing our students to benefit from Coursera features such as interactive video transcription, in-course note taking, and seamless learning across multiple devices.

At SIM, lecturers guide students to leverage the resources available on Coursera and facilitate the learning that takes place. The supplementary readings, video lectures, assignments, and discussion forums are extensively discussed in class. Students also collaborate on group projects using Zoom and Slack. Students may access all course materials anywhere with the mobile app on Coursera, available on iOS and Android.

Using the mobile app, learners can: (1) Save a week’s worth of content for offline access with one click (2) Save and submit quizzes offline (3) View text transcripts of lecture videos (4) Take notes directly in the app (5) Set reminder alerts to help you make progress.

• Each item of coursework, totalling 80% of the overall mark for the Final Project, is weighted as follows:

• Attendance requirement
  • Local: 75%
  • International (inclusive of Dependent Pass/Long-term Visit Pass holders): 90%

• A student who does not qualify for honours may be awarded a Diploma of Higher Education in Computing Studies as an exit award.
• Graduates can attend the April SIM campus ceremony or the March University of London ceremony (UK).

PLUS one of the following:

• Possess diploma awarded by SIM or a polytechnic in Singapore (or its equivalent) OR
• Two approved GCE ‘A’ or H2 level subjects and three approved GCE ‘O’ level subjects (at not less than grade C) OR
• Three approved GCE ‘A’ or H2 level subjects and one approved GCE ‘O’ level subject (at not less than grade C) OR
• Three H2 passes provided that at least grades D,E,E OR
• Two H2 and two H1 passes; all are in non-overlapping subjects, OR
• Its equivalent

Candidates may also take a Test of Proficiency to meet the English Language course requirement, provided they have been awarded within the past three years.

• TOEFL - a score of 580 (computerised - 237) plus TWE - 4.5, OR
• Internet based TOEFL - a score of 87, at least 21 in both the reading and writing skills sub-tests, and at least 19 in both the speaking and listening skills sub-tests, OR
• IELTS – overall score of at least 6 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four sub-tests

Learn about other UK GCSE equivalents

Modules offered under this programme are: Numerical Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics, Economics, Mathematics and Accounting. Applicants of the BSc Computer Science programme whose diplomas meet the requirement to enrol for the bridging course will be automatically invited to attend classes only for either Numerical Mathematics and/or Discrete Mathematics.

The table below describes the two maths modules and the corresponding RPL in the Computer Science programme:
 

The average teacher-student ratio is 1:55 for full-time Bridging EMA, and 1:47 for part-time Bridging EMA.

Download a sample timetable (PDF 265 KB)
View a list of lecturers’ teaching modules (PDF 379 KB)

Notes:

1. Min 25pax to start the course. The student shall be informed within one month before programme commencement.
2. All bridging courses are 100% written exams that set and mark by SIM lecturers. 
3. Students must pass with at least a C grade (40%) in all bridging examinations to qualify for RPL.
4. Fees do not include textbooks and application fee.