Computing, Engineering and Sciences

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 3.95 k / program Foreign:$ 3.95 k / program  
StudyQA ranking:4115 Duration:9 months

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Description

This one-year (3 term) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to the University of Sunderland. You will live and study your Foundation programme at our state-of-the-art Centre located at the heart of the University of Sunderland City campus.

This programme gives guaranteed progression* to Year 1 of a wide range of undergraduate degrees:

  • BA (Hons) Business Computing
  • BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
  • BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering
  • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science
  • BSc (Hons) Computing
  • BSc (Hons) Games Software Development
  • BSc (Hons) Information Communication Technology
  • BSc (Hons) Network Computing

Who is this programme designed for?

This programme is designed to prepare international students, who have completed senior secondary education, for entry to undergraduate studies at the University of Sunderland. All students who successfully complete the UFP are guaranteed placement on a suitable programme of undergraduate study at the University of Sunderland. This programme is set at level 3, which is equivalent to A-level standard in the UK.

* Guaranteed progression is subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline as soon as possible Tuition fee
  • GBP 3950 Module (EEA)
  • GBP 3950 Module (Non-EEA)
  • 29 September 2014 – 05 June 2015-£3,950
  • 12 January 2015 – 26 August 2015-£3,950
Start date January,September 2015 Duration full-time 9 months Languages Take an IELTS test
  • English
Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

How long will I study for?

The duration of the programme is one academic year (nine months). The year is divided into three terms of seven to eight teaching weeks, one reading week, and an examination week. You will undertake up to 25 hours of classroom-based study per week.

What will I study?

This programme includes four core modules, taken by all students throughout the course. These modules are: English, and a choice of three academic subject modules according to the progression pathway.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed by a variety of methods during your time with us: the intention is that you have a chance to experience the full range of assessment methods that you might experience at university when you start your degree.

* Guaranteed progression is subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 4.5

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

English level

  • from 4.5 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element less than 4.0, for 3-term UFP *

*Extended programmes are available if you do not yet have the required English language level. This programme lasts 4 terms and includes an English language module (ELM) followed by the 3 terms of Foundation required to apply for entry to the first year of your undergraduate degree.
If your language level is below 4.0 IELTS or equivalent then we offer the English Language Preparation Programme (ELPP)

  • Academic requirements very per country. Please visit the programme website for more information.

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 University of Sunderland.

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