Higher Education in Computing, Engineering and Built Environment

Description

Equivalent to the first year of a Scottish degree

This International Certificate in Higher Education is equivalent to the first year of your degree at Glasgow Caledonian University and leads you directly into year 2 of a number of specialist degrees in computing, engineering and built environment.

Why apply for the international certificate of higher education programme?

• guaranteed university placement for all successful students
• equivalent to a first year Scottish undergraduate degree programme
• direct entry to the second year of undergraduate study
• full university status
• a quality assured university programme
• a campus based programme with access to university facilities
• a conditional offer of a place on the first year of a relevant undergraduate
  degree at Glasgow Caledonian University
• the highest levels of personal care and support

94% of students who completed the International Certificate progressed to a UK university in 2011

Course length: 3 - 5 terms (9 - 15 months)

When can I start?

• March 2014 start (5 terms)

Term 1: Mon 24 Mar 2014 to Fri 06 Jun 2014
Term 2: Mon 16 Jun 2014 to Fri 22 Aug 2014
Term 3: Mon 08 Sep 2014 to Fri 05 Dec 2014
Term 4: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 20 Mar 2015
Term 5: Mon 23 Mar 2015 to Fri 05 Jun 2015

£18,850

• June 2014 Start (5 terms)

Term 1: Mon 16 Jun 2014 to Fri 22 Aug 2014
Term 2: Mon 22 Sep 2014 to Fri 05 Dec 2014
Term 3: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 20 Mar 2015
Term 4: Mon 23 Mar 2015 to Fri 05 Jun 2015
Term 5: Mon 08 Jun 2015 to Fri 21 Aug 2015

£19,000

• June 2014 Start (4 terms)

Term 1: Mon 16 Jun 2014 to Fri 22 Aug 2014
Term 2: Mon 08 Sep 2014 to Fri 05 Dec 2014
Term 3: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 20 Mar 2015
Term 4: Mon 23 Mar 2015 to Fri 05 Jun 2015

£15,050

• September 2014 Start (4 terms)

Term 1: Mon 22 Sep 2014 to Fri 05 Dec 2014
Term 2: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 20 Mar 2015
Term 3: Mon 23 Mar 2015 to Fri 05 Jun 2015
Term 4: Mon 08 Jun 2015 to Fri 21 Aug 2015

£15,200

• September 2014 Start (3 terms)

Term 1: Mon 08 Sep 2014 to Fri 05 Dec 2014
Term 2: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 20 Mar 2015
Term 3:Mon 23 Mar 2015 to Fri 05 Jun 2015

£11,250

• January 2015 Start (3 terms)

Term 1: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 20 Mar 2015
Term 2: Mon 23 Mar 2015 to Fri 05 Jun 2015
Term 3: Mon 08 Jun 2015 to Fri 21 Aug 2015

£11,250

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline We're happy to accept students right up to when our courses begin, as long as there are places available. Tuition fee

• GBP 11250 Year (EEA)
• GBP 11250 Year (Non-EEA)

Tuition fees do not include:

• text books and other learning materials: an additional cost in the region of £170 per academic course (three term), £230 per academic course (four term), £290 per academic course (five term) ;
• enrolment fee: an additional charge of £150 per academic programme (to be charged upon confirmation) ;
• lab fee: an additional £325 per year to cover the use of laboratory facilities (only applicable to science based courses)

Start date January,March,June,September 2015 Duration full-time 9 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

You will study the following core modules:

English for Academic Purpose and Study Skills, including ICT

• You will look at reading techniques and writing styles as well as developing your note taking and presentation skills. Additionally you will learn how to use dictionaries and other study aids.

You will study the following specialist modules depending on your chosen degree:

Introduction to Software Development

• You will gain a grounding in the principles and practice of object-orientated programming, including simple data types and programming structures.

Introduction to Database Development

• This module provides an introduction to database technologies including basic Relational Data Modelling and simple data querying.

Introduction to Web Development

• This module provides an introduction to the architecture of the web and the development of web pages with XHTML and CSS. You will explore the fundamental principles and concepts of the internet, client server and web architecture, XHTML and forms, and the concepts and application of the Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) language.

Introduction to Computer Systems Development

• This module provides a basic introduction to functional and non-functional requirements capture and Use Case modelling. It also highlights the stages in the development of, and typical deployment architectures for computer systems.

Mechanical Principles

• The initial aim of this module is to provide you with a basic knowledge of the science and principles of mechanical engineering. You will then apply what you learn to the design and analysis of engineering components such as thermofluid systems.

Electronic and Electrical Principles

• By studying Foundation Electronics the main purpose is to develop your understanding of the basic concepts and principles of electronic and electrical engineering. You will then apply these principles to engineering problems required for initial design activities. AC/DC circuit analysis, electric and magnetic field theory and an introduction to analogue and digital electronics will all be covered.

Building performance

• This module explores the primary thermal and physical aspects of buildings, including the methodology behind the composition and physical structure of building materials. The performance requirements for building materials and components are also covered.

Construction Measurement and Cost

• You will learn about the use of elementary measurement techniques, including standard methods of measurement of simple structures, along with the use of forecasting in construction costing.

Construction Technology

• This module provides an introduction to low-rise building construction, covering services; the identification of external and internal components; the application of construction principles in design; and the interpretation of construction and services drawings.

Mathematics for Technology

• You will be introduced to a range of mathematical topics including algebraic manipulation, trigonometry, matrices, vectors, complex numbers, differential and integral calculus, elementary differential equations and basic statistical techniques.

Foundation Mathematics

• Topics include algebraic manipulation; geometry; trigonometry; differential calculus and integral calculus.

How will I be assessed?

Grades from the programme do not count towards your final degree, but help the University determine whether you meet the specified progression grades for direct entry to your chosen degree programme.

Assessment is both formal and informal. Informally you will receive advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers. You will also be assessed by a combination of examinations at the end of each semester, and coursework which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, a design portfolio, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.

Audience

If you have completed secondary school education in your home country, the International Certificate of Higher Education programme provides academic preparation for first year entry and ensures that you meet the minimum English language requirement for entry to your chosen undergraduate degree programme. In some circumstances you may be able to enrol on the Foundation programme in order to change your specialist subject.

This course is not available for UK or EU students.

Requirements

Academic requirements:

You need to have completed 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with very good grades, or show strong evidence of ability to complete the programme successfully and progress to their chosen degree.

For information about country-specific entry requirements please contact us.

English requirements:

Five term programme: IELTS 4.0 or equivalent

Four term programme: IELTS 4.5 or equivalent

Three term programme: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent

We can also accept Pearson (PTE). Please contact us for further details.

If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study.

Age:

17 years and above

All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31st December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Glasgow Caledonian University.

Funding

Scholarships

High achievement is important to INTO and its students. We reward the academic success of the best students and in 2010 gave over £1m in scholarships that helped fund their studies.

If you have a strong academic record you will have the opportunity to apply for an INTO scholarship. These recognise those that have worked hard to join us and have the potential to go on to study at the highest levels. Every study centre offers scholarships and each application is considered with great care.