Engineering & Computing
In your foundation studies, you’ll start honing cultural awareness and critical thinking skills essential for navigating various fields. These skills will empower you to engage with diverse perspectives and make a difference in your future endeavors.
- 1 Year - Onsite / Online
- Intakes: Jan, Sep
Overview
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 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.
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.
Engineering Pathway:
Physics
Chemistry
Maths for Engineering and Computing
English Language
PSHE
Computing Pathway:
Computer Science
Physics
Maths
English Language
PSHE
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
- 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
Key Information
2025 Fall Intake
Study mode:
Full-time
Duration:
3 semesters
Start date:
25 Sep 2025
How to Apply?
- You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.
- We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
- You Get Ready
Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.
