Foundation diploma - Computing
- 1 year
- Duration
- Upon request
- Price
- Sept 2025
- Start
- May 2025
- Deadline
- Foundation
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
Do you want to pursue a degree in computing but lack the necessary qualifications? If so, our Computing Foundation course is for you.
You will acquire the information and abilities necessary to continue on to a computing undergraduate degree, as well as practical experience with the most recent software. Our program includes:
- computing
- mathematics
- information technology
- programming
- networking
- robotics
And you will gain skills in:
- self-management
- communication
- problem solving
- teamwork
All areas of computers have a high demand for graduates, and a degree in computing is a wonderful place to start a career in:
- Software Development
- Network Security
- Computer Applications
- Managing Information
- Scientific Research
You will be given admission to a degree program in computers after successfully completing the course, depending on your needs and qualifications.
Program structure
Year 1
- Essential Mathematics for University Study (15 credits)
- Study Skills and Preparation for Higher Education (15 credits)
- Introduction to Databases (15 credits)
- Foundations of Computer Programming (15 credits)
- Foundations of Robotics (15 credits)
- Graphics and the Web (15 credits)
Optional Modules
- Foundation Engineering Mathematics 1 (15 credits)
- Basic Data Analysis (15 credits)
- Basic Communications and PC Networking (15 credits)
- Basic Electronic Engineering Principles (15 credits)
- Foundations Engineering Mathematics 2 (15 credits)
- Foundations of Business (15 credits)
- Basic Survey Methods (15 credits)
- Principles of Animation (15 credits)
Price
Requirements for applicants
General Entry Requirements
- Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:
- one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
- two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
- one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
- two 3-unit vocational A-levels
- A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
- Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
- Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
- Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
- A recognised access course
Specific entry requirements
- GCSE: Mathematics at grade 4/C
- English Language at grade 4/C
English Language requirements
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).
