This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to undergraduate degrees in Computer Science at Swansea University. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the first year of a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.
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Location
Swansea
United Kingdom
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Progression
Swansea University
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 25th
Satisfaction: 81.2%
World: 300th
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Start Dates
Jan, Oct, Nov
2 Semesters
Next start date: Oct 2024
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Course Fees
From £19,000
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Visa Considerations
Integrated Visa
Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
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Course Provider
International College Swansea University
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed progression to a bachelor's degree at Swansea University.
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A single CAS for the duration of your studies. That means you can study the entire programme on a single visa, with the right to work in the UK from day one.
- Opportunity for work placements and internships in some of the world's best known companies such as BP, Rolls Royce, IBM and Tata.
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A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
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Study at an integrated campus in a vibrant city surrounded by stunning coastal scenery.
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Low cost of living compared to London and the South East.
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About This Course
The University Foundation (Computer Science) is a specialist programme for international students who want to study a degree at Swansea University, but do not have the qualifications for direct entry. This course is the first stage of a four stage programme, leading to an honours degree awarded by Swansea University.
- Stage 1 (University Foundation): a balanced programme of English, study skills and academic subjects to prepare international students for undergraduate study in the UK. This stage is taught at International College Swansea University.
- Stage 2 (First Year University): this stage is taught at International College Swansea University or Swansea University, depending on your chosen subject.
- Stage 3 (Second Year University): taught at Swansea University.
- Stage 4 (Final Year University): taught at Swansea University. At the end of this stage, you will graduate with an honours degree.
Note: this is an integrated degree programme at NQF Level 6. That means you will not have to renew your visa when you transfer from International College Swansea University to Swansea University and you may be accepted without a UKVI IELTS.
Study Options
- Two Semesters
2 semesters starting Jan, Oct, Nov
Entry Requirements
| Academic |
Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A-C in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
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| English |
English level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (5.5+ in all skills).
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Start Dates And Progression
| Start Date |
End Date |
Progression |
| Oct 2024 |
Apr 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
| Nov 2024 |
Jun 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
| Jan 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you
are guaranteed entry
to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Swansea University.
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BSc Computer Science
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BSc Software Engineering
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