Access to Computing
This programme is a pre-university access programme specially designed for Applied Computing. The overall aim is to equip students who have not achieved the minimum entry requirements for BSc (Hons) Computing with the fundamental knowledge and essential skills required for the intensive study of the BSc in Computing at Buckingham.
The 12-week programme consists of three modules in mathematics, fundamentals of computing and web computing. Students must pass all modules before being allowed on to the BSc degree programme. Successful students will be awarded a Certificate of Preliminary Studies for Computing.
At the end of the programme students will:
- understand the roles that computers systems now play in the modern world.
- understand the fundamental concepts of computing.
- possess knowledge in essential mathematics that is crucial for the study of a BSc computing programme.
- understand basic concepts of the WorldWide Web and skills in designing useful documents on the Web.
- have awareness of and familiarity with the University study environment
Campus Information
Buckingham
Intakes
- July
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The successful completion of any of our Foundation level courses will allow you to progress to an undergraduate degree (according to the specialism of the Foundation level course).
Our Foundation courses will equip you with the vital academic and language skills needed for Buckingham’s two-year undergraduate degree.
Most students are therefore able to complete their foundation and degree programme in three calendar years.
PSW Opportunity
2 years of PSW available after completion of Degree program
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Foundation entry requirements
In order to study at foundation level you will need to have undertaken 12 years of education and attained:
- Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 (awarded on completion of Grade 12) with four subjects at 50%.
As proof of English language proficiency you would need one of the following:
- For September start an IELTS score of 5.5, with 5.0 or above in each section
- For January start an IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 or above in each section
The grades quoted above give an indication of a typical offer; at the Admissions Tutor’s discretion alternative qualifications or gradings may be considered. All applications will be considered individually and work experience and other interdisciplinary achievements are taken into consideration when deciding upon all applications. Applicants may also be invited to interview.
Undergraduate entry requirements
In order to study at undergraduate level (Bachelor’s degree), you will normally need to have attained one of the following:
- Three A-levels at grade B or higher
- IB score of between 29 and 34 (depending on the degree subject)
- 2 scores above 65% and 2 scores above 75%
*Applicants for undergraduate Law programmes are normally expected to have achieved additional qualifications, such as a first degree.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
4450 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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