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The Foundation Year in Computing and Engineering serves as an introductory pathway for students who currently don't meet the academic requirements for direct entry into computing or design engineering degree programs. This four-year integrated course begins with a foundational year where you'll explore how various individuals and organizations utilize computing technology, while building essential software development capabilities and hardware understanding. You'll also strengthen your mathematical, statistical, and communication abilities.
Successful completion of this preparatory year guarantees your advancement to any of our three-year undergraduate programs. Our foundation year students consistently demonstrate strong progression rates and often emerge as top-performing graduates.
This foundation year is ideal if:
you lack the necessary qualifications for direct degree entry
you need additional preparation before tackling degree-level coursework
you're returning to education and want to refresh your academic skills before starting a degree program.
Program duration: 1 year foundation + 3 years degree study (full-time)