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The Foundation Year in Computing and Engineering serves as an introductory pathway for students who aren't yet qualified for direct entry into computing or design engineering degree programs. This four-year program 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 into any of our three-year undergraduate programs. Our foundation year students demonstrate exceptional 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 don't feel fully prepared for university-level coursework
you're returning to education and want to refresh your academic skills before degree studies.
Program duration: 1 year foundation + 3 years degree study (full-time).