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Foundation of Computing

International College Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
0.17 years
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

A one-year research master's in Computing completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Computing in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in programming
Algorithms and computational problem-solving. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Software Developer
Systems Analyst
Application Developer

Curriculum

Independent research project in Computing guided by a supervisor
Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Judged by country on the ICRGU Academic Requirements page
The Pre-Master's leads to an RGU Master's degree.

Accepted academic background

Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent (country-specific: e.g. China bachelor's incl. Self-taught, Nigeria bachelor's or HND, India bachelor's), Stage 1 = Pre-Master's leading to RGU Master's (MSc, LLM) degrees.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.5)
PTE Academic 61
TOEFL iBT 88
Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

Passport or Government Photo ID
Academic Transcripts or Previous Qualifications
English Proficiency Results (where applicable).

How to apply

Review the entry requirements for Pre-Master's Leading to Computing at International College Robert Gordon University (ICRGU). Check the course start dates and prepare the identity
Academic
language assessment documents applicable to your chosen course. Submit your application through the institution's admissions process. Provide language evidence and pay an application fee if required. Await the admissions decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£8,500 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£19,039 GBP

Program details

Campus	ICRGU at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Faculty or school	ICRGU Postgraduate Pathways
Department	Computing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	10
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship availability is indicated in the source dataset. Eligibility, Award amounts and application dates must be confirmed through the institution.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.17 years.