Work Study

Federal Work-Study allows you to work part-time (typically no more than 15 hours per week) and earn money for your education. To be considered for a work-study job at Saint Louis University, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Here are a few things to know about federal work-study at SLU:

To apply for work-study positions at SLU, you’ll need to create an account on Handshake. Once you’re logged in, you can create a profile, upload your résumé and browse job openings.

When you find a job you’re interested in, make sure it’s work-study eligible, and click on the job title to open the description. From there, click on the “apply” tab to submit your application. You will be notified by the department via email or phone if you are selected. Don’t hesitate to contact your financial aid counselor if you haven’t heard anything within two weeks of applying.

The policies, regulations, procedures, and fees are subject to change without prior notice, if necessary, to keep Saint Louis University policies in compliance with state and federal laws and/or with rules and regulations of Saint Louis University.

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Computer Science study guide 2023/24

At Bristol, you will be taught by internationally renowned experts with a passion for computer science. You can study topics such as high-performance computing, human-computer interaction, cryptology, and image processing and computer vision. You will also develop skills in software development and system design, and gain important transferable skills in teamwork, communication and enterprise. We work closely with industry, enabling you to gain knowledge from leading companies. You will develop your analytical skills and get experience devising practical solutions for real-world challenges during a range of individual and group projects that you will co-create with leading academics. Our teaching facilities include a new collaborative lab, designed for flexibility and usability and equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and Linux machines. It's a brilliant addition to our modern building, which also houses the popular Hackspace – a creative space for hacking, making and crafting – and a large atrium that's a hive of activity.

From 2023/24 onwards, Computer Science will form its own school: the School of Computer Science.

The school offers many classes that are based in a single semester, and can therefore accept unit requests from Study Abroad students who want to join Bristol for just the autumn or spring semester.

The school offers advanced level classes only: Year 3 (Level H/6) and Year 4 (Level M/7). These levels are only suitable for Computer Science majors who have studied this subject for 2-3 years beforehand. Year 4 (Level M/7) are considered postgraduate units.

Unit codes in the School of Computer Science begin with 'COMS'. This is followed by a number indicating the year (1, 2, 3). For example:

For more information about each unit, check the University's unit catalogue for 2023/24. Applicants on all study abroad programmes must review the unit details on the catalogue before listing unit choices on their application form. This includes checking the format of exam for each unit. The unit catalogue for 2023/24 is expected to be updated by the end of April 2023.

Your unit choices cannot be guaranteed. Some units may not have capacity to accommodate all of the unit requests we receive. Registration on a unit also depends on whether you meet the pre-requisite conditions through prior study at your home university.

Important note about our units

In the autumn semester (Teaching Block 1), Year 3 and Year 4 units can be assessed either by examination-only (10 credits) or exam plus coursework (20 credits). Students pick one format of exam. We recommend that you choose the coursework for the unit you are most interested in. The coursework part of the exams is undertaken in specific weeks, so they are not available to students taking units outside of Computer Science, as we cannot guarantee that students will be free from conflicting exams. Students who want to take all their units from Computer Science in the autumn semester must take 2 units assessed by exam-only and 2 by exam plus coursework. The units then add up to the right amount taken in one semester (60 Bristol credits).

Note: Timetables for Year 3 and Year 4 units are made independently. We cannot guarantee conflict free teaching timetable if you take both Year 3 and Year 4 units in the same semester. 

If you have been nominated to Bristol on the Study Abroad (Subject pathway), you must take the majority of your credits in this school.

The following units from the School of Computer Science are open to incoming Study Abroad students.

None available

None available

Each topic has 2 unit codes - one is a 0 credit Teaching Unit code that all students take, and the other is co-requisite exam unit option code: “assessed by exam and controlled coursework” or “assessed by exam only”. Students should list both unit codes on their application document.

Please note that, in the autumn semester (known as Teaching Block 1 - TB1), you can take a maximum of- 2 x 10 credit units, assessed by exams only (Teaching Block 1).- 2 x 20 credit units, assessed by exams and controlled coursework (Teaching Block 1).

And, in the spring semester (Teaching Block 2 - TB2), you can take a maximum of- 3 x 20 credit Mini Project units, assessed by coursework (Teaching Block 2).

List of TB1 options

List of TB2 options

Each topic has 2 unit codes - one is a 0 credit Teaching Unit code that all students take, and the other is co-requisite exam unit option code: “assessed by exam and controlled coursework” or “assessed by exam only”. Students should list both unit codes on their application document. Students should list both unit codes on their application document.

Please note that, in the autumn semester (known as Teaching Block 1 - TB1), you can take a maximum of- 2 x 10 credit units, assessed by exams only (Teaching Block 1).- 2 x 20 credit units, assessed by exams and controlled Coursework (Teaching Block 1).

And, in the spring semester (Teaching Block 2 - TB2), you can take a maximum of- 3 x 20 credit Mini Project units, assessed by Coursework (Teaching Block 2).

These are postgraduate level units, so suitable for students at this level of study.

List of TB1 options

List of TB2 options

Students can build a meaningful "track" by combining sets of units in TB1 and TB2. Those units can be completed by related units. Students can contact the department Study Abroad Academic Director (nirav.ajmeri@bristol.ac.uk) to discuss their choice.

Here are examples of 2 tracks:

Security TrackTB1

TB2

Additionally, in the "Security Track", those interested in cryptography side of security could select Advanced Algorithms (TB1) - COMS30042 and those interested in human aspects of security could select Interactive Devices (TB2) - COMS30054.

Programming Languages and Theoretical TrackTB1

Note: There may timetabling conflicts if you take Year 3 and Year 4 units in the same term.

Contact the Global Opportunities Team if you have any queries about the application process for the study abroad programmes:

Phone: +44 117 39 40207Email: global-opportunities@bristol.ac.uk

Students cannot audit units. Study abroad students are fully registered on units for credit purposes and must attend teaching only for classes that they are registered on.