International Foundation Year in Engineering, Computing and Science
The International Foundation Year in Engineering, Computing & Science will prepare you to study one of more than thirty degrees at the University of Huddersfield, in fields such as computer science, most engineering disciplines, forensic science, music technology and pharmaceutical science.
You will study core modules, which are general skills subjects, and specialised modules tailored to your chosen area of study, all of which are important for your academic development.
Why study Engineering, Computing & Science?
Our flexible entry requirements mean that you can use this route to prepare for an engineering degree – even if you have no background in the subject
This route offers a strong foundation to succeed in a vast majority of degrees at Huddersfield
Benefit from our CareerAhead activities to develop the skills you need to become a highly-employable graduate
Prepare for your future industry work placements, including support with the NHS interview for clinical practice
Access a range of excellent facilities on a modern campus, such as the Centre for Precision Technologies.
Subject pathways
Depending on your chosen progression degree and career aims, you will focus on a specific subject pathway. This will allow you to study subject-specific modules more closely related to your progression degree. You can choose between:
Computing
Engineering
Science
Intakes
- Sep
- Nov
- Jan
Application Processing Time in Days: 5
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
How we can help
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Further Study
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Graduates
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PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) and the Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate) - 20 points. MYP 23 points.
IGCSE/GCSE/O-Level - 5 passes at 9-3, (A-D) in relevant subjects (including native language)
India - Year 10 (SSC) 65%, Year 11 50% or Year 12 (HSC) 40%
Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study (see table below)
English language: SELT (UKVI IELTS or Trinity Test) equivalent to IELTS 4.5 overall (min 4.0 in writing and no lower than 4.0 all other skills)
Age: 17+ (in the September or October of the academic year you wish to start at the International Study Centre)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
12500 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A