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Foundation of Computer Science Foundation Year

University of Southampton Malaysia

  • Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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University of Southampton Malaysia campus

About the program

A one-year foundation programme in computer science that leads into UoSM degrees.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Develop academic knowledge and study skills relevant to Computer Science Foundation Year. Strengthen subject-specific understanding and preparation for further study or progression to the intended university programme.

Career outcomes

  • Direct progression to BSc Computer Science at UoSM

Curriculum

  • One-year programme covering mathematics for science and engineering
  • Fundamentals of computing
  • Computer systems and applications
  • Web development
  • Programming and coursework
  • Theoretical aspects of computing
  • And English for engineers and scientists.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Business: SPM/IGCSE BCCCC with Mathematics B or higher. Computer Science: AABBB Science stream with Mathematics and one Science subject at A. Engineering: AABBB Science stream with Mathematics and Physics at A
  • Grade/entry criteria: Business: SPM/IGCSE BCCCC with Mathematics B or higher (other four C or higher). Computer Science: AABBB Science stream with Mathematics and one Science subject at A (SPM also Additional Mathematics B). Engineering: AABBB Science stream with Mathematics and Physics at A.

Accepted academic background

SPM or IGCSE (school-leaving) results; Science stream required for Computer Science and Engineering Foundation

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each component (Language Pathway: 5.5 overall with extra English module)

How to apply

  1. Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
  2. qualifications
  3. applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM41,552 MYR
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusIskandar Puteri
Faculty or schoolSchool of Foundation
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Scholarship noteEligible Foundation Year students at Southampton Malaysia may receive academic merit scholarships, subject to the programme’s grade criteria and published award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    April 2027

    Apply by

    26 Mar 2027

    132 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.