International Foundation in Computing

Introduction

Overview

Preparing students for direct entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in Computing at GCU.

Key information

  • Learn in laboratories and discover the practical applications of computer programming in preparation for specialist careers.
  • Gain the knowledge, understanding and skills required to develop web platform applications.
  • Develop and test a software solution with a simple set of program requirements.

Fast facts

Class duration

  • English classes per week: 9 hours
  • Subject module classes per week: 9-20 hours
  • Average total per week: 21 hours

Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm, excluding bank holidays.

Class Size

Maximum class size for English language teaching 16

Award

Certificate of Higher Education (SCQF Level 7) from Glasgow Caledonian University.

Teaching

Teaching methods

  • Lectures delivered by staff from GCU.
  • Seminars.
  • Workshops.
  • Group projects and presentations.
  • Practical exercises.

Why Glasgow Caledonian University?

  • Many degrees are accredited by professional bodies, which means students are kept up-to-date with the latest advances in computing.
  • Opportunity to progress to BSc (Hons) Computing which offers a work placement, giving students real life, hands-on experience.
  • GCU's Computing department is recognised as a CISCO centre and has significant resources for training students in network management.
Start Dates September January
Program length 3 Terms

Entry requirements

Age requirement

16

Academic requirements

Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.

English language entry requirements

3 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent. • …For info on alternative accepted tests if starting online, please see: https://www.intostudy.com/ielts-alternatives

Dates & fees

September 2020 start
(3 Terms)

Tue 29 September 2020 - Fri 4 December 2020
Mon 11 January 2021 - Fri 26 March 2021
Tue 6 April 2021 - Fri 18 June 2021

£13,995


January 2021 start
(3 Terms)

Mon 11 January 2021 - Fri 26 March 2021
Tue 6 April 2021 - Fri 18 June 2021
Mon 21 June 2021 - Fri 20 August 2021

£13,995


Modules

A total of 120 credits must be earnt to successfully complete the pathway programme.

Term 1 modules

Credit value

Database Development

20 Credits

English Language for Academic Purposes and Study Skills

(20 Credits)

Fundamentals of Computing Systems

(10 Credits)

Fundamentals of Software Engineering

(20 Credits)

Introduction to Computer Networks

(20 Credits)

Mathematics for Computing

(20 Credits)

Term 1 specialist modules

Credit value

Fundamentals of Network and Cloud Computing

(10 Credits)

Security Landscape

(10 Credits)

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available

Degree subject

Final level %

English level %

Additional requirements

Computing-BSc (Hons)

40% in each module

6.0 overall with 5.5 in each subskill


Start Dates September January
Program length 3 Terms

Entry requirements

Age requirement

16

Academic requirements

Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.

English language entry requirements

3 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent.

Dates & fees

September 2021 start
(3 Terms)

Tue 28 September 2021 - Fri 10 December 2021
Mon 10 January 2022 - Fri 25 March 2022
Mon 4 April 2022 - Fri 10 June 2022


January 2022 start
(3 Terms)

Mon 10 January 2022 - Fri 25 March 2022
Mon 4 April 2022 - Fri 10 June 2022
Mon 20 June 2022 - Fri 26 August 2022


Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available

Degree subject

Final level %

English level %

Additional requirements

Computing-BSc (Hons)

40% in each module

6.0 overall with 5.5 in each subskill