Foundation Year in Computing

Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom

Course overview

Pave the way for an exciting career Your first step towards gaining a full bachelors degree in computing. Maybe you don’t have the right qualifications to join the first year of a computing-based degree. Perhaps your previous studies have been in an unrelated field, or you’re returning to education after time in employment.

Whatever your reason, this Foundation Year will help you realise your potential. During the course, you’ll take core modules that cover everything from professional skills and project management to the basic concepts, theories and technologies of computing. It’s the perfect way to gain an overview of the field before you specialise.

Through a blend of studio practice, project-based learning and context driven lectures, you’ll develop technical and communication skills and apply your knowledge to real-life problems. You’ll complete the Foundation Year in Computing ready to progress to Year 1 of an honours course.

Key highlights

Core modules in professional skills and project management
Covers basic concepts, theories and technologies of computing
Taught through studio practice, project-based learning and lectures
Apply technical knowledge to real-life problems
Suits career changers and those returning to education
Progress to Year 1 of an honours computing degree

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 64 — This course requires 64 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications.
A-level: CC — You could achieve this with: A-levels: CC BTEC National Extended Diploma: Pass Pass Merit A range of other equivalent Level 3 qualifications Please note This is an integrated foundation year, not a standalone course.
BTEC: MPP — BTEC National Extended Diploma

Scholarships

Family Bursary
The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.
Up to 10% of fees
International Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.
Up to £2,500
Sanctuary Scholarships

Careers this course leads to

Software developer
IT support technician
Web developer
Systems analyst
Network engineer
Data analyst

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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