Our Foundation Programme in Computer Science is specifically designed for international students who have completed high school and wish to progress to computer science related undergraduate courses in English speaking countries.
Successful completion offers a pathway to an extensive range of career-enhancing undergraduate programmes at leading universities in the UK and Australia.
You will develop the language, learning and communication skills required for undergraduate study as well as completing a project and studying the following key academic subjects:
Physics
An introduction to the applications of physics and their importance to different fields of human activity. You will also learn the skills required for designing, conducting and analysing experiments.
Further Mathematics & Mechanics
An essential subject for students wishing to progress to degrees in any engineering field.
Computer Science
You will study a range of topics including, Artificial Intelligence(AI), programming, databases, IT security, and web development. The module is practically based with a strong emphasis on applying learning to real life situations.
While studying at IFG you will receive one-to-one advice to help you decide on the best university and undergraduate course options plus IFG will guide you through you application. For more information on undergraduate courses and our university partners please click here.
English Skills Modules
Academic Subject Modules
Completion of High School in your country with good grades (including Maths & a Science) or 4 relevant IGCSEs at Grade C (4). Specific academic entry requirements for your country can be found on our Entry Requirements page.
Students also require an English level equivalent to 5.0 in IELTS.
Pre-sessional English courses are available for students who do not have the required English level – see our Pre-sessional English Programme page for details.
We offer the option of either joining us in London or Abu Dhabi or studying online in our Virtual Classroom.
Start Dates:
6th January 2025
29th September 2025
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Games Design/Gaming
Information Sciences
Management Information System
Maths (dependant on university)
Software Engineering
Systems Analysis
In addition, IFG students have received offers from other universities including Durham University, Loughborough University, University of York, University of Manchester, King’s College London, Newcastle University, University of Bristol, University of Nottingham and many more.