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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,650
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Foundation
Major
Computer Science | Information Technology | Software Engineering
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 17,650
About Program

Program Overview


International Foundation Certificate in Computing

Overview

Develop your English language, become familiar with UK academic culture, and prepare to study for a BSc degree in Computer Science, or Creative Computing.


Why Study International Foundation Certificate in Computing at Goldsmiths

  • Understand the foundations of problem solving and programming.
  • Develop your language skills in academic English.
  • Familiarise yourself both with ways of working in British academic culture and in the standards required at degree level.
  • You will have a personal tutor, who you meet in small groups or on a one-to-one basis to discuss progress on the course, general approaches to study, and ways of maximising language learning.
  • Build skills including how to work independently.
  • If you pass the programme at the required level (a pass in all modules with an overall score of 50% or more), you are guaranteed a place on the:
    • BSc Computer Science
    • BSc Creative Computing Alternatively, you may choose to continue your studies at another university.

Programme Details

Length

1 year full-time


Fees

  • International - full-time: £17650

Departments

  • Centre for Academic Language and Literacies
  • Computing

What You'll Study

Year 1

You'll complete the following compulsory modules:


Module Title Credits
Foundations of Problem Solving 30 credits
Foundations of Programming 30 credits
Academic Reading and Writing 30 credits
Academic Listening and Speaking 30 credits
or
Collaborative Research 30 credits

Foundations of Problem Solving and Foundations of Programming are run by the Department of Computing.


Language and Study Skills

This programme combines relevant content modules with the development of language and study skills. You will develop the ability to:


  • Reason critically
  • Develop an argument
  • Analyse and interpret a range of text types
  • Work cross-culturally
  • Structure and communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Participate constructively in groups
  • Manage time
  • Work independently
  • Find information and use IT

Assessment

All modules of the programme are assessed by a mixture of coursework, written examination, and presentations.


Entry Requirements

  • Academic: A good high school leaving certificate or equivalent academic study with some evidence of learning in relevant subjects. You should also demonstrate numeracy skills at, or equivalent to, grade C in GCSE Mathematics.
  • English: Evidence of English language proficiency: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) IELTS 5.0 overall with no element lower than 5.0. If you have a lower English language score, you may be accepted after successfully completing one of our Pre-sessional English courses.
  • Age: You must normally be 17 years of age or above.
  • Country of residence and nationality: All non-native English speakers will be considered. However, please be aware that all students will be subject to the International rate of fees.

International Qualifications

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.


Fees and Funding

Annual Tuition Fees

  • International - full-time: £17650

Funding Opportunities

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries, and our Careers Service can also offer advice on finding work during your studies.


Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition fees, you'll be responsible for any additional costs associated with your course, such as buying stationery and paying for photocopying. You can find out more about what you need to budget for on our study costs page.


There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme. This can include things like paying for field trips or specialist materials for your assignments. Please check the programme specification for more information.


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