School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences

General Information for Admission through Waikato Pathways College

Tony C. SmithDepartment 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?