Program Overview

International Foundation in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Overview

Prepare to enter Year 1 of a wide range of undergraduate STEM degrees at Lancaster University, including UK top 15 courses in physics and mathematics (The Complete University Guide 2025).

Key Information

• Choose to specialize in engineering, computing or mathematics and statistics and study modules tailored to your intended degree.
• Study at our dedicated learning hub at the heart of Lancaster University's campus, with tailored 24/7 support.
• Develop key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.

Course Details

International Foundation in Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

• Duration: 4 Terms
• Start Date: 30 June 2025
• End Date: 12 June 2026

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 17
• Academic Requirements: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent. Subjects recognised must relate to 'academic modules' only
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 4.5, with a minimum of 4.5 in Writing, or equivalent.
• Class size: 20

Important Dates

• Term 1 summer: 30 June 2025 - 5 September 2025
• Term 2 fall: 29 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
• Term 3 spring: 5 January 2026 - 13 March 2026
• Term 4 spring: 30 March 2026 - 12 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

• Estimated cost of attendance:
  • Tuition fee: £22,250.00
  • Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
  • Textbooks (Compulsory): £115.00 - 440.00
  • Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
  • Approximate cost: £23,115.00 - 23,440.00

Modules

Core modules

• Professional and Communication Skills (10 Credit Hours)
• English for Academic Purposes with Research Project (30 Credit Hours)
• Mathematics (30 Credit Hours)
• EAP for Undergraduate Studies (30 Credit Hours)

Specialist modules

• Foundation Chemistry (20 Credit Hours)
• Foundation Computing (20 Credit Hours)
• Further Mathematics (20 Credit Hours)
• Introduction to Business (20 Credit Hours)
• Introduction to Economics (20 Credit Hours)
• Foundation Physics (20 Credit Hours)

Progression

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

Chemical Engineering-BEng

• Final level %: 70%
• English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements: Available upon request

Chemical Engineering-MEng

• Final level %: 75%
• English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements: Available upon request

Computer Science-BSc

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 50% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements: Available upon request

Computer Science (with Industrial Experience)-MSci

• Final level %: 70%
• English level %: 50% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements: Available upon request

Computer Science and Mathematics-BSc

• Final level %: 70%
• English level %: 50% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements: Available upon request

Computer Science and Mathematics-MSci

• Final level %: 75%
• English level %: 50% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements: Available upon request

Cyber Security-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 50% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements: Available upon request

Cyber Security (with Industrial Experience)-MSci

• Final level %: 70%
• English level %: 50% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements: Available upon request

Data Science-BSc

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 50% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements: Available upon request

Data Science (with Industrial Experience)-MSci

• Final level %: 70%
• English level %: 50% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements: Available upon request