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Foundation of Engineering and Computing

Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre

Liverpool, United Kingdom
0.33 years
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

Foundation course preparing international students for engineering and computing degrees.

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

Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Engineering and Computing. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.

Career outcomes

Engineer
Software developer
Further study: BSc/BEng/MEng in Computer Science
AI and Data Science
Cyber Security
Software Engineering
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Curriculum

120 credits over two semesters
15 credits per module: Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
Engineering Design
Research Methods
Core Mathematics
Critical and Creative Thinking
Advanced Mathematics
Then Physics for Engineers or Introduction to Programming (Python). Assessed 100% by coursework.

Entry requirements

Academic

Recognised bachelor degree with country-specific grades
Business
Management and Law accepts unrelated degrees
Engineering and Computing needs a related degree with maths content
Age 20+
Non-UK nationals only.

Accepted academic background

Recognised first (bachelor) degree with country-specific grades (e.g. Bangladesh 3-year Bachelor (Hons) 45%, China 60%, India minimum pass, Nepal 3+ year Bachelor 40%, UK Bachelor pass). Business, Management and Law: degree need not be related, Engineering and Computing: related degree with Maths content. Age 20+, Non-UK nationals only.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic unspecified by the cited source
TOEFL iBT unspecified by the cited source
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements. Complete the online application form. No application fee is published. Upload academic certificates or transcripts
English qualifications
Passport copy and any previous visas or refusal letters. Enrolment advisors reply within 2 working days with a conditional offer from LJMU. Pay the 260 GBP administration fee and 1
000 GBP refundable security deposit
Plus 8
000 GBP advance tuition before CAS. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa. Follow the Before you arrive guidance.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£8,900 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£8,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	International Study Centre, Liverpool
Faculty or school	International Study Centre (Study Group)
Department	Engineering and Computing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	20
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.33 years.