This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to undergraduate degrees in Computing at Nottingham Trent University. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the first year of a range of degree programmes, including BSc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence). See Progression Options below for full details.
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Location
Nottingham
United Kingdom
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Progression
Nottingham Trent University
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 42nd
Satisfaction: 80.8%
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Start Dates
Jan, Mar, Sep
2 Terms
Next start date: 13 Jan 2025
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Course Fees
From £16,650
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
Nottingham Trent University International College
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree on successful completion of this course!
- A modern university with outstanding facilities, including the £13m Boots library, £6m Bonnington Building for Art & Design students and an Equestrian Centre.
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A popular choice for international students, with a high proportion of students from overseas.
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Located in the centre of Nottingham, with its culture, sports, shopping and a bustling social scene.
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About This Course
The Foundation Certificate (Computing) is a comprehensive programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language. It is specially designed for international students who want to study an undergraduate degree at Nottingham Trent University, but do not have the academic qualifications or English level required for direct entry.
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the first year of selected bachelor's degrees at Nottingham Trent University.
Admission Requirements
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Academic
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Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE subjects with pass grades (E/2) in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
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English
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Art, Design, Media: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.0 all skills); Business, Law & Social Sciences: UKVI IELTS 5.5 (4.5 all skills); Computing: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.0 all skills); Science & Engineering: UKVI IELTS 5.5 (4.5 all skills). Alternative UKVI English tests accepted.
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Minimum Age
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Minimum age 16 years (at start of course).
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*Students who do not meet the English requirements can study
an extended study plan with additional English tuition. The following options
are available:
Extended Study Plan (2.5 Terms) Starting Jul, Oct: UKVI IELTS 4.5 - 5.0 (4.0 all skills); Extended Study Plan (3 Terms) Starting Jun, Sep, Oct: UKVI IELTS 4.0 - 4.5 (4.0 all skills).
Start Dates And Progression
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End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 2024 |
Jun 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
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Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
| Mar 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 Nottingham Trent University.
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BSc Computer Science
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BSc Computing
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BSc Software Engineering
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BSc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
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BSc Computer Science (Games Technology)
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BSc Cyber Security
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