Program Overview

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International Foundation in Computing, Engineering and Science

Overview

Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a range of subjects, including engineering, environmental science, chemistry, physics, computing, and mathematics, at the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Key Information

• Gain hands-on experience through laboratory practicals, site visits, and fieldwork.
• Develop key soft skills such as teamwork, communication, and project planning for future careers through group projects.
• Progress to UEA – a top UK university with strong industry links and partnerships.
• UEA's engineering courses are supported by industrial links with energy companies and many degrees available with an optional year in industry.
• Option to undertake research projects when you progress to your degree.

Course Details

International Foundation in Computing, Engineering and Science

• University of East Anglia International Study Centre
• 2024/26
• 4 Terms

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 16
• Academic Requirements: Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS 4.5 overall (with a minimum of 4.5 in Writing and Reading and no less than 4.0 in other subskills) or equivalent.
  • IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Pharmacy.

Class Size

• 20

iCAS

• If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS (integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)) program.
• Combining your pathway and degree in a single study plan, you’ll only need one visa for the duration of your studies and can apply with alternative English language qualifications to IELTS.

Important Dates

2025 Summer Start (June)

• Course start date: 30 June 2025 - Course end date: 26 June 2026
• Term 1 summer: 30 June 2025 - 12 September 2025
• Term 2 fall: 22 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
• Term 3 spring: 5 January 2026 - 20 March 2026
• Term 4 summer: 6 April 2026 - 26 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

• Tuition fee: £18,995.00
• Accommodation: £2,079.00 - 12,502.00
• Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
• Textbooks (Compulsory): £70.00 - 415.00
• Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
• Approximate cost: £21,894.00 - 32,662.00

Modules

Core modules

• Academic English (Term 1)
• Chemistry
• Study Ready with English and Employability
• Data and Digital Skills
• Mathematics for Engineering and Computing

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.

Environmental Sciences-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: 60%
• Additional Requirements

Pharmacology and Drug Discovery-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: 65%
• Additional Requirements

Chemistry-MChem

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60%
• Additional Requirements

Pharmacy-MPharm

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 70%
• Additional Requirements

Biochemistry-MSci

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60%
• Additional Requirements

Geology with Geography-MSci

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60%
• Additional Requirements

Environmental Sciences-MSci

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60%
• Additional Requirements

Social Psychology-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: 60%
• Additional Requirements

Cognitive Psychology-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: 60%
• Additional Requirements

Psychology-BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: 60%
• Additional Requirements