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Foundation of Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences

Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre

  • Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • 0.75 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre campus

About the program

A two-semester foundation year preparing students for a first-year engineering, Computing or life sciences degree at LJMU.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Apply core knowledge in Engineering
  • Computing and Life Sciences. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in computing and information technology.

Career outcomes

  • Progression to a first-year engineering
  • Computing or life sciences degree at Liverpool John Moores University

Curriculum

  • Two-semester foundation course covering core mechanics
  • Mathematics and physics for engineering
  • Computing and life sciences degrees
  • With English language and academic skills support. Individual module titles and credits are not listed on the programme page.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Good high school graduation grades by country
  • Or IB Diploma 20 points
  • IGCSE/GCSE 4 passes
  • Or A/AS levels 12 UCAS points; Age 17+; Non-UK nationals only.

Accepted academic background

Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study (country-specific table on the entry-requirements page, E.g. Bangladesh HSC GPA 3.0; Vietnam Year 12 GPA 5.5 incl. Maths 5.5; USA Year 11 2.50 or Year 12 2.00, 4 subjects); Alternatives: IB Diploma 20 points, MYP 23, IGCSE/GCSE/O-Levels 4 passes at 9-3 (A-D) in relevant subjects, A/AS levels 12 UCAS points, GED 580. Age 17+ (turn 18 by 31 December of the year of degree entry); Non-UK nationals only.

Language tests

  • IELTS 4.5
  • PTE Academic unspecified by the cited source
  • IELTS Academic 4.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Typically includes Passport or identity document
  • Academic transcripts
  • Qualification certificates
  • Language proficiency evidence
  • And completed application materials.

How to apply

  1. Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year£16,500 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£1,000 GBP

Program details

CampusInternational Study Centre, Liverpool
Faculty or schoolInternational Study Centre
DepartmentEngineering, Computing and Life Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value45,90
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    November 2026

    Applications closed

    31 Aug 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    30 Nov 2026

    16 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    30 Jun 2027

    228 days left
  • Program starts

    November 2027

    Apply by

    31 Aug 2027

    290 days left
  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    30 Nov 2027

    381 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.75 years.