Program Overview

International Foundation in Science, Computing, Engineering and Mathematics

Key Information

• Prepare to study a research-led undergraduate degree in a wide range of STEM subjects at Newcastle University.
• Experiment in modern laboratories with excellent facilities such as oscilloscopes, Van de Graff generators and Raspberry Pi computer programming kits.
• Learn at a state-of-the-art study hub at the heart of Newcastle 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 Science, Computing, Engineering and Mathematics

• Duration: 4 Terms
• Start Date: 2024/26

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 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. Some exclusions exist.
• Class size: 20

Important Dates

2025 Summer Start (June)

• Course start date: 26 June 2025 - Course end date: 19 June 2026
• Term 1 summer: 26 June 2025 - 5 September 2025
• Term 2 fall: 22 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
• Term 3 spring: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
• Term 4 summer: 13 April 2026 - 19 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

• Estimated cost of attendance:
  • Tuition fee: £26,995.00
  • Accommodation: £1,914.00 - £12,325.00
  • Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
  • Textbooks (Compulsory): £80.00 - £425.00
  • Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
  • Approximate cost: £29,739.00 - £40,495.00

Modules

Core modules

• Academic English (Term 1)
• Study Skills (for Foundation)
• English for Academic Purposes (Foundation)

Specialist modules

• Mathematics 2
• Chemistry
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Mathematics 1
• Physics for Engineering
• Computing Science with Cybersecurity

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.

Mathematics with Business-BSc (Hons)

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

Physics-BSc (Hons)

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

Mechanical Engineering-BEng (Hons)

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

Mathematics and Accounting-BSc (Hons)

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

Chemistry-MChem (Hons)

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

Computer Science-BSc (Hons)

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

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry-MChem (Hons)

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

Computer Science (Game Engineering)-BSc (Hons)

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

Electrical and Electronic Engineering-BEng (Hons)

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

Chemical Engineering-MEng (Hons)

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