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Access to Higher Education
Bournemouth University International College
Full Time
MAR-25, JUN-25, MAR-26, JUN-26
12 months
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Access to Higher Education
Bournemouth University International College
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MAR-25, J..
12 months
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Foundation Certificate for Computing
For entry to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University, or at another UK university though the Multi-Progression Pathway (MPP). Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent).
All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.
Common modules taken by all students:
> English for Academic Purposes
> Extended Project
You will also take 3 of the following modules that fit your degree and career goals :
> Entrepreneurship
> Information Technology
> Intermediate Digital Applications
> Mathematics
Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms, you will take additional modules from a selection of Enhancement and Extended English and Skills options (depending mainly on your IELTS score) before the modules to the left.
Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5: you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically includes Enhancement modules to maximise your university preparation: >Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning for Higher Education > Digital Applications > Independent and Collaborative Study > UK Society and Culture
Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5: you will typically study Extended English and Skills modules to improve your English language level and academic skills.
Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0 will typically take: > English for Academic Study 3 > Independent and Collaborative Study > Reading and Writing 3 > Speaking and Listening 3
Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take:
> English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic Study 3
> Independent and Collaborative Study
> Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
> Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
> Study Skills Preparation
Students living in
England
£23,860 per year
Students from England
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £23,840 and the fee for 2025/26 entry is: £24,560
£23,860 per year
Students from EU
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £23,840 and the fee for 2025/26 entry is: £24,560
£23,860 per year
Students from International
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £23,840 and the fee for 2025/26 entry is: £24,560
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