Foundation Diploma - Computing, Science and Engineering
- 1 year
- Duration
- 17,495 GBP
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Foundation
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
- City, University of London
- School
Program description
This computer science foundation year is an excellent starting point for one of City's Computer Science degrees, and it is ideal if you are interested in how software technologies are constructed and function. The Foundation path will help you strengthen your computer abilities and adjust to university teaching and assessment techniques before attending one of our Computer Science, Games Technology, Cyber Security, or Data Science degrees the following year.
Computer Science courses teach programming, web application development, and the basics. Mathematics modules provide logical and analytic abilities for advanced theoretical Computer Science courses. Final training covers fundamental employability and transferable skills. Third-year electives help you personalize your degree to your interests, such as computer vision, AI, and advanced game technology.
- Develop cutting-edge computer science expertise.
- Learn cutting-edge methods for several technologies.
- Creatively code and utilize programming languages correctly.
- City's computer laboratories include cutting-edge technology and software including NVidia GPUs.
- Our unique Professional Pathway Scheme combines paid work and education for three years of professional experience.
Program structure
Core Modules:
- Academic English and Study Skills
- Mathematics for Science and Computing
- Advanced Mathematics and Statistics
Specialist Modules:
- Introduction to the Study of Business
- Foundation Computing
- Engineering Science
Price
- Tuition fee: 17,495 GBP
- Enrolment fee: 250 GBP
- Textbooks: 50 – 360 GBP
Requirements for applicants
Age Requirement
- 16
Academic Requirements
- Successful Completion of Secondary school leaving certificate (Year 11). CGPA 4 out of 5, including min 4 in Maths
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing, 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent
About the university
City, founded in 1894, is a member institution of the University of London, which it joined in 2016. City, University of London is a leading UK university with a worldwide vision and a dedication to changing people's lives through education. It serves about 20,000 students and has over 220,000 alumni from 160 countries.
City University, located in the industry-rich core of central London, takes pride in being the University of Business, Practice, and Professions. City, University of London surrounds a historic area of London known as 'the City'. There's something for everyone here, whether you're artistic or business-minded, making it the ideal location to learn.
City, University of London, provides a variety of courses that have been shown to assist overseas students move to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the UK.
