Programme Overview

Academic Level

Postgraduate/Masters,

Awarded by

University of London, UK

Programme type

Full-time, 1 year

Campus location

SIM Campus

Application Dates

Now till 26 Feb 2024 (local and international applicants)

Estimated Fees
(incl. GST)*

S$14,200 to S$14,800

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* All fees inclusive of current 9% GST (exclude textbooks / course materials, SIM application fee, preparatory / bridging course fee, and other fees). Refer to GST Notes under Fees Tab for more information.

Programme Outline

Awarded by the University of London, UK and Developed by the Member Institution, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK.

Mobile application development in the software industry

With the global mobile app market booming and expected to be worth $139 billion by 2021, it is no surprise that it is common for established organisations to have a web presence which includes complex interacting systems.

Mobile development is a critical application area for computer science. Many of the largest technology companies maintain large scale web applications, providing services such as social media, search, advertising and video and audio streaming. Mobile application development has become a major part of the software industry over the last decade, with established as well as new companies developing thousands of mobile games and utilities.

We want you to learn by doing – we’ve got a strong focus on the practical rather than the theoretical. The program is highly hands-on; you will be designing, developing and implementing software solutions since Day 1.

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

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Learning Outcomes

The classic stereotype of the nerdy, solo, and socially awkward computer scientist is officially a relic of the past. As the economy digitises, technologists are being integrated into the fabric of business. These days attending meetings, presenting at conferences, and sharing ideas with colleagues are as crucial a part of a developer’s work as writing code.

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be able to:

Demonstrate a sound understanding of the main areas of user experience analysis, design and development, with an ability to exercise critical judgement to the evaluation of user-focussed applications.
Apply a critical understanding of essential concepts, principles and practices of mobile development, and critically evaluate the results.
Produce work involving problem identification, the analysis, the design or the development of a system, with appropriate documentation, recognising the important relationships between these.

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Further Studies & Career Prospects

The explosive and ever-growing use of technology in business and commerce means that there’s a whole range of different career possibilities for computing graduates. In terms of job opportunities and salaries, the IT sector is well ahead of most other industrial and commercial sectors.

This programme was designed for students who would like to have a strong foundation in computer science and specialist knowledge in different areas including: artificial intelligence, user experience (UX), virtual reality and web development, depending on the graduate diploma completed. Typical job titles include:

Mobile Application Developer
Mobile Software Engineer

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Raymond Chia

After graduating in 2001, Raymond Chia went on to pursue his master’s degree in Australia. His University of London degree gave him such a strong foundation in economics that he would graduate as the top student of his cohort. Since then, he has been working with some of the largest financial companies, focusing on research and analysis of varied investment instruments. Last year, Raymond joined BlackRock as its Managing Director, Head of APAC Company Research/Portfolio Manager.

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Why study at SIM x University of London

SIM is the leading private education institution in Singapore.

Excellent value with lower tuition costs in SIM.

SIM has collaborated with the Department of Computing at Goldsmiths since 1993.

For Bachelor's degree graduates who would like to have an additional qualification but do not want to commit to a full second degree.

Learn more about the University of London

Intake Dates

2024 Apr intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

Apr 2024 to Mar 2025

APPLICATION PERIOD

Now till 26 Feb 2024 (local applicants and international applicants)

Early submission of eApplication is strongly recommended.

Minimum / Maximum Candidature Period
Minimum: 1 year
Maximum: 5 years

No refund or recourse should student fail to complete within the maximum period.

At SIM, students who are academically weak and find it difficult to progress or complete the programme within the minimum duration will receive counselling.

SIM reserves the right to recommend and withdraw a student who cannot cope with the demands of the programme, especially when the student’s pass has expired.

Curriculum

Structure

This programme will run over two semesters a year. Student can study up to four new modules in one semester; or two plus final project.
All class are conducted on SIM campus unless otherwise stated.

A blended learning approach is adopted. Besides learning via online resources, SIM prepare 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.

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Assessment & Attendance

Modules: Each module, excluding the Final Project, is assessed either by coursework or a combination of coursework and a two-hour unseen written examination.
- Note: Each coursework element may consist of multiple items of assessment. The pass mark for any element of assessment is 40%.
Final Project: The summative assessment for the Final Project consists of both coursework and a written examination, weighted in the ratio 80:20. The written examination consisting of questions relating to your project.

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

Summative Assessment	Percentage of Overall Module
Project proposal	Pass / Fail
Progress logs	5%
Preliminary project report	10%
Project presentation video	5%
Final project report and code	60%

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

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Requirements to Graduate

The award of the Graduate Diploma requires successful completion of all modules and final project.
Grading Scheme:
- 70-100: First Class Honours
- 60-69: Second Upper Class Honours
- 50-59: Second Lower Class Honours
- 40-49: Third Class Honours
- 0-39: Fail

A student who does not qualify for honours may be awarded a Graduate Certificate relating to the specialism of their Graduate Diploma as an exit award.
Graduates may participate in the presentation ceremony on SIM campus in April or the University of London (UK) in March.

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Modules

Each module is assessed either by coursework or a combination of coursework and a two-hour unseen written examination.

Students are will be expected to enroll and complete the following in the course of their study:

Three core modules
Three compulsory modules
One Final Project

CM2005 Object-oriented programming
CM3010 Databases and advanced data techniques
CM3050 Mobile development

CM3035 Advanced web development
CM3045 3D graphics and animation
CM3055 Interaction design

PLUS a compulsory project:

CM3070 Final project

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View a sample timetable (PDF 16.9 KB)

Admission Criteria

Accepted Entry Qualifications

An acceptable Bachelor's degree;
An acceptable Master's degree (or any other appropriately accredited Level 7 award) provided this is at least 1 year full time in duration.

Plus:

GCSE Mathematics (Grade A - B) or equivalent

Equivalent International Qualifications

For information on international qualifications, refer to SIM’s International Student Prospectus.

Other Requirements

English Language Requirements

Demonstrate a good level of English to be admitted to the programmes.

UOL accepts a range of evidence, including proficiency test scores. Those without evidence may be considered on a case-by-case basis by UOL.

Learn about other UK GCSE equivalents

Fees & Financial Aid

All fees inclusive of current 9% GST (exclude textbooks / course materials).

GST Notes:

Fees published are inclusive of current GST of 9%. The parts of fees not invoiced, not paid and where services are not rendered in year 2023 are subject to the new GST rates effective on 1 Jan 2024. Refer to IRAS website here for more details.
For invoice generated in 2023 for services to be rendered in 2024, if payment is collected by 2023, 8% GST will apply.
For invoice generated in 2023, if the payment is received in 2024 and service is rendered in 2024, 9% GST will apply. Credit note against original invoice and a new invoice bearing 9% GST will be issued.
For invoice generated in 2023 and service is rendered in 2023, if payment is collected in 2024 (i.e. late payment), 8% still applies.

Payment to SIM can be made through SIMConnect using Credit Card (Visa or Master), PayNow, eNETS, and OCBC Interest-free Instalment Plan (min. S$500).

Programme Fees

Estimated Overall Fees

Graduate Diploma
(6 modules + 1 Final Project for 1 year)

Semester 1: S$7,200
Semester 2: S$7,000

Total programme fee: S$14,200

Breakdown of Estimated Overall Fees

Payable to SIM

6 modules + 1 Final Project: S$7,455.60

Payable to University of London (UOL)

UOL Application Fee (One-Time Payment): £107
UOL Programme Fee (Band B country, 6 modules + 1 Final Project): £3,464*

Payable to UOL Examinations

UOL Examination Fee**

Graduate Diploma, 6 modules + 1 Final Project: S$110

Other Fees Payable to UOL:

UOL module continuation fee (if the module is not completed in the six months study session): £234* (per module)

*These are estimated amounts as UOL fees are subject to exchange rate fluctuations, Singapore taxation and annual increase.
** The UOL examination fee is payable to UOL Examinations and subject to yearly increase.

Estimated Overall Fees

Graduate Diploma
(6 modules + 1 Final Project for 1 year)

Semester 1: S$7,500
Semester 2: S$7,300

Total programme fee: S$14,800

Breakdown of Estimated Overall Fees

Payable to SIM

6 modules + 1 Final Project: S$8,109.60

Payable to University of London (UOL)

UOL Application Fee (One-Time Payment): £107
UOL Programme Fee (Band B country, 6 modules + 1 Final Project): £3,464*

Payable to UOL Examinations

UOL Examination Fee**

Graduate Diploma, 6 modules + 1 Final Project: S$110

Other Fees Payable to UOL:

UOL module continuation fee (if the module is not completed in the six months study session): £234* (per module)

Mandatory One-time Fees

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.

Student Development Fee

A one-time payment applicable to all students embarking on a full-time Diploma or Undergraduate programme at SIM. This fee goes towards activities that will help in students’ personal growth and equip them with functional skills that enhance their employability.

Payable with the programme fees’ first instalment.

S$256.15

S$512.30*
*With effect from 1 April 2024

International Student Induction Fee

A one-time fee payable by new full-time international students. This fee covers pre-arrival and arrival support, including activities to enhance the international student learning experience.

As applicable, payable with the programme fee's first instalment.

S$436.00

Application Fee

Payable for each application form that is submitted. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The fee will be refunded fully only if the intake does not commence. Unpaid applications will not be processed.

Local applicants: S$98.10

International applicants: S$490.50 (not inclusive of Student’s Pass application)

Scholarships & Bursaries

SIM GE Bursary

The SIM GE Bursary aims to provide financial assistance to needy students studying at SIM GE. It offers monetary assistance of up to $2,000 and is tenable for one year of study.

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SIM GE Bursary

SIM GE Scholarship

The SIM GE Scholarship is given to students with exemplary academic results or achievements in sports and arts. It is applicable to Singapore citizens, permanent residents and international students.

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SIM GE Scholarship

UOL Váradi Scholarship

New students applying for the BSc Computer Science and who are permanent residents of Central and Eastern Europe are eligible to apply for the UOL Váradi Scholarship.

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UOL Váradi Scholarship

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Graduate Diploma in Mobile Development

Programme Overview

Academic Level

Awarded by

Programme type

Campus location

Application Dates

Estimated Fees (incl. GST)*

Programme Outline

Learning Outcomes

Further Studies & Career Prospects

Hear from our students

Raymond Chia

Why study at SIM x University of London

Intake Dates

2024 Apr intake

Curriculum

Structure

Assessment & Attendance

Requirements to Graduate

Modules

Core Modules

Core Modules

Compulsory Modules

Compulsory Modules

Final Project

Final Project

Admission Criteria

Accepted Entry Qualifications

Equivalent International Qualifications

Other Requirements

Fees & Financial Aid

Programme Fees

For Local

For Local

For International

For International

Mandatory One-time Fees

Scholarships & Bursaries

SIM GE Bursary

SIM GE Scholarship

UOL Váradi Scholarship

Upcoming Events

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