International Foundation Year (Computer Science)

Leading To BEng Electronic & Computer Engineering

This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at Liverpool Hope University for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, including BEng Electronic & Computer Engineering.

• Location
  Liverpool
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Liverpool Hope University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 82nd
  Satisfaction: 79.9%
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep
  2 Semesters
  Next start date: Sep 2026
• Course Fees
  From £15,225
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  Liverpool Hope International College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree at Liverpool Hope University on successful completion of this course.
  • 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.
  • Study and live in Liverpool, a thriving student city with four universities and excellent connections to Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and London. Liverpool is famous for its musical and cultural heritage, art galleries and museums and two Premier League football teams.
  • A safe, self-contained campus in a suburb of Liverpool that blends historic architecture with modern facilities.
  • One of the most affordable student cities in the UK.

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About This Course

The International Foundation Year (Computer Science) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at Liverpool Hope University for international students who have completed Year 11 or 12 at high school in their own country¹.

During this course, you will study a combination of academic modules, English language and study skills. You will study in small classes alongside other international students, with additional support to help you adjust to student life in the UK. On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to the first year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, including BEng Electronic & Computer Engineering. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may² benefit from an integrated study visa, which will be valid for the duration of the entire programme. That means you will not have to apply for a new visa when you progress to a degree.

General Admission Requirements

Check country specific admission requirements for this course.

Academic	Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades 4\C in relevant subjects, or equivalent high school qualification from your country. Alternatively, AS Level (DD), A Level (D) or IB 22 points, including SL3/HL4 in English Language or Literature.
English	IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. A wide range of English tests accepted for this course.
Minimum Age	Students under 18 years of age will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2026	Jun 2027	Sep 2027
Jan 2027	Jul 2027	Sep 2027

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Liverpool Hope University.

• BEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
• BEng Robotics
• BSc Artificial Intelligence
• BSc Computer Science
• BSc Mathematics
• BSc\BEng Software Engineering

 
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¹ UK universities require 13 years of high school for admission to an undergraduate degree. Students who have studied an 11 or 12 year curriculum (including IGCSE / AS Level) can qualify by studying an international foundation year first.
² An integrated study visa is available to students who meet the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) English requirement for degree level study, which is IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.