First Year Degree (Computing)

This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry¹ to undergraduate degrees in Computing at The University Of Plymouth. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the second year of a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.

• Location
  Plymouth
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Plymouth
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 69th
  Satisfaction: 79.8%
  World: 500th
• Start Dates
  Sep
  1 Semester
  Next start date: 16 Sep 2024
• Course Fees
  From £16,250
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  Plymouth University International College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Plymouth University.
  • Plymouth University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
  • A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
  • A safe, small city in the far South West of England with access to some of Britain's best loved national parks. Lots of unversity accommodation available. A low cost of living compared to many other cities in southern England.

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About This Course

The First Year Degree (Computing) is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at The University Of Plymouth, but with more flexible academic and English requirements. It is specially designed for international students who want to study a degree at the university, but do not quite meet the requirements for direct entry.

During the programme, you will study a first year university curriculum, but with additional support to improve your study skills and English language abilities. On successful completion of this course, you can progress directly to the second year of selected bachelor's degrees at The University Of Plymouth. That means you will complete your studies in the same amount of time as direct entry students.

Entry Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to A/AS Level (48 UCAS tariff points).
English	English level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (5.5+ in all skills).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2024	Dec 2024	Jan 2025

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed entry to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Plymouth.

• BSc Computer Science
• BSc Audio & Music Technology

 
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¹ Entry is guaranteed for students who achieve the minimum grades required for progression.