Future UniSey students learn about computing degree
A representative from Goldsmiths College, University of London, has introduced creative computing degree and diploma courses that will be run through the University of Seychelles (UniSey) from September.
Dr David Brownrigg giving his presentation
Dr David Brownrigg, course director for external students on computing programmes at the London university, also presented degree and diploma courses in computing and information systems, and arts and computing to prospective students from state and private secondary schools, and public and private employers in the information, communication and technology fields.
The presentation in UniSey’s School of Education auditorium, Mont Fleuri, was attended by UniSey vice-chancellor Dr Rolph Payet, the dean of its Faculty of Sciences Dr George Ah-Thew, and its School of Humanities dean Dr Gerard Adonis.
Those present learned more about the entry requirements for the courses, their content and possible career opportunities they will open up.
Candidates wanting to take the degree courses must have A-level certificates in two subjects with grades not below C, one of them being maths, plus three O-levels with grades C and above. The full-time course runs for three years and the part-time course five.
Successful degree students will be able to move on to the master’s level if they wish.
Those interested in the diploma courses must have four O-levels, two of them being maths and English at grade A. These courses last for two years.
Dr Ah-Thew, who gave a presentation on the various courses, said the university will also be offering the Cisco and Microsoft Windows networking course at degree and diploma level.
Cisco is a programme intended to recognise knowledge and experience in computer networking, particularly in routing and switching.
UniSey, under the academic direction of Goldsmiths College, is already offering a bachelor’s degree course in computing and information systems.
In his opening remarks, Dr Payet said today there are many developments in the information and technology industry and there is a need to have qualified IT professionals to meet the growing demand and the challenges that lie ahead.
He called on those present to grasp the opportunities given to them.
UniSey’s registrar Elvis Julie then gave a presentation on the role of his office and the procedures for joining the university.
He announced that full-time students doing a degree will get a R3,000 allowance and an extra R350 for bus fares.
Praslin and La Digue students get a R6,000 allowance plus R350 for bus fares.
Mr Julie also talked about corporate scholarships offered by companies and local businesses and the student loan offered by the Mauritius Commercial Bank (Seychelles).