Computing and Engineering
January 5, 2023 2023-01-17 10:56Computing and Engineering
Course Overview
The University Foundation Programme (UFP) Engineering & Computing Foundation Pathway is an intensive one year foundation course, which will prepare you for a wide range of Engineering and Computing bachelor degrees.
The UFP Engineering and Computing foundation course allows students to develop a strong grounding in relevant scientific subjects. This begins by developing their technical skills and encouraging an analytical approach to problem solving. The course covers all the essential topics needed to make a strong start on any technology-based degree course.
As a growing sector worldwide, there has never been more demand for engineering and computing graduates. Whilst science evolves rapidly and computer systems become essential to everyday interactions, technical skills are becoming invaluable.
In the first term students complete the three minor modules. In terms 2 and 3, students choose three major modules from a selection of subjects.
Minor Modules (Compulsory subjects):
- Mathematics
- Information Technology
- Communication Skills/IELTS
Major Modules (Elective Modules):
Choose three of the following:
- Chemistry
- Further Computing
- Further Mathematics
- Physics
One of the unique aspects of the University Foundation Programme (UFP) Engineering & Computing Foundation Course is the very high level of individual support and advice that students receive. We have a proven track record of placing our students in top-ranking universities including:
- Brunel University London
- Queen Mary University of London
- Cardiff University
- City, University of London
- Goldsmiths University
- King’s College, London
- Loughborough University
- Oxford Brookes University
- Regent’s University, London
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- The University of Liverpool
- The University of Nottingham
- University of Manchester
- University of Westminster, London
- University of Southampton
- University of York
- Lancaster University
- University of Reading
- Durham University
Our foundation course offers progression to almost all Engineering & Computing university degree courses including:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Building Engineering
- Building Surveying
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Engineering
- Construction Management
- Cyber Security
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Systems Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics & Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Mineral Engineering
- Multimedia Technology
- Networks Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Software Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
Select your country from the list:
Qualifications Accepted | Grades Required | IELTS Needed |
---|---|---|
International School qualifications – important information A levels No entry available.
AS levels Successful completion of 3 AS levels only – BBB. Please note: For students who have not gone on to study the full A levels. We cannot consider: Critical Thinking/English General Paper/General Studies/Global Perspectives & Research.
American High School Diploma Successfully complete the high school diploma with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
Dual Diploma Students – National High School Diploma PLUS partial or full completion of International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, SAT or APs or A levels Students will be assessed on the basis of their National High School Diploma only. Students will need to demonstrate previous study of required subjects for certain Foundation courses. See below for details by country.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma No entry available.
International Baccalaureate Certificates 555 in three International Baccalaureate Certificates (taken at standard or higher level)
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) A grade of ‘Pass’ in the CP core, and two IB Diploma Programme Certificates (taken at standard or higher level) at 5
IELTS Academic 5.5 overall with no skill below 5.5
Pearson Test of English (Academic) 59 overall with a minimum of 54 in each communicative skill
TOEFL iBT (Including Home Edition) 80 overall with a minimum of 20 in each skills
Course Term Dates
Start in September or January
There are two start dates for our foundation courses – September and January.
Depending on when prospective students finish their senior school studies, they have the option of beginning their course sooner or slightly later. Both complete in time for a September start at university the following year.
Holidays
Holidays vary depending on when students start the course.
Those starting the University Foundation Programme in September, will have a 3-week holiday over Christmas and New Year, and a 1-week holiday over Ramadan holiday.
Those starting in January will have a 1-week holiday over Ramadan holiday.