International Foundation Year Engineering, Computing & Science
University of Huddersfield International Study Centre
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30-SEP-24, 25-NOV-24

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About this routeThe International Foundation Year in Engineering, Computing & Science will prepare you to study one of more than thirty degrees at the University of Huddersfield, in fields such as computer science, most engineering disciplines, forensic science, music technology and pharmaceutical science.You will study core modules, which are general skills subjects, and specialised modules tailored to your chosen area of study, all of which are important for your academic development.Why ...Read more

About this route

The International Foundation Year in Engineering, Computing & Science will prepare you to study one of more than thirty degrees at the University of Huddersfield, in fields such as computer science, most engineering disciplines, forensic science, music technology and pharmaceutical science.

You will study core modules, which are general skills subjects, and specialised modules tailored to your chosen area of study, all of which are important for your academic development.

Why study Engineering, Computing & Science?

  • Our flexible entry requirements mean that you can use this route to prepare for an engineering degree – even if you have no background in the subject
  • This route offers a strong foundation to succeed in a vast majority of degrees at Huddersfield
  • Benefit from our CareerAhead activities to develop the skills you need to become a highly-employable graduate
  • Prepare for your future industry work placements, including support with the NHS interview for clinical practice
  • Access a range of excellent facilities on a modern campus, such as the Centre for Precision Technologies.

Subject pathways

Depending on your chosen progression degree and career aims, you will focus on a specific subject pathway. This will allow you to study subject-specific modules more closely related to your progression degree. You can choose between:

  • Computing
  • Engineering
  • Science

Core modules

Alongside the modules in your subject pathway, you will continue to develop your skills through a range of carefully selected core modules, including:

  • Pure Maths
  • Applied Maths 1
  • Academic English Skills
  • Physics
  • Applied Maths 2
  • Academic English Skills
  • Personal Learning and Critical Thinking Skills (PLTS)

Progress to Huddersfield

This programme can lead to one of the undergraduate degrees listed below (subject to meeting the grades outlined). These degrees are subject to change.

  • Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng (Hons)
  • Automotive and Motorsport Engineering MEng (Hons)
  • Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Biology (Molecular and Cellular) BSc (Hons)
  • Biomedicine BSc (Hons)
  • Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons)
  • Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)
  • Chemical Engineering and Chemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Chemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Chemistry with Chemical Engineering BSc (Hons)
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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

20 Grades / Points required

We will consider the A-level of your specific qualifications against our entry requirements and help you through every stage of the application process and English language: SELT (UKVI IELTS or Trinity Test) equivalent to IELTS 4.5 overall (min 4.0 in writing and no lower than 4.0 all other skills).

4 passes at 9-3, (A-D) in relevant subjects (excluding native language).

We will consider the IB of your specific qualifications against our entry requirements and help you through every stage of the application process and English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (or equivalent).

Tuition fees

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England

£15,500 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£15,500 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£15,500 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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University of Huddersfield International Study Centre
Brighton Study Centre 1 Billinton Way Brighton London BN1 4LF United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Brighton  0.1 miles away

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