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Foundation leading to Engineering & Computer Science
This foundation programme is designed to facilitate access to a wide range of full honours Engineering and Computer Science based degrees within Cardiff School of Technologies.
• BEng/MEng (Hons) Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering
• BEng/MEng (Hons) Robotics Engineering
• BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and Development
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• BSc (Hons) Computer Security
• BSc (Hons) Computing with Creative Design
• BSc (Hons) Data Science
• BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
If you are interested in progressing to the BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems degree, please see Foundation Management on page 92.
The programme provides an opportunity to widen access for students whose qualifications are not appropriate for normal entry onto year one of your chosen degree, and/or those who might have been out of education for some time but have relevant work experience.
Upon successful completion, you will have a strong foundation of core knowledge that you will be able to apply to your future studies.
You will gain a thorough and practical grounding in concepts of mathematics and contemporary themes essential to technology. Optional modules will enable you to tailor your studies to your specific interests and chosen degree, while a final project will consolidate your learning. The programme will also facilitate the development of key research and transferable skills to aid further study and allow you to be fully integrated into student life prior to progressing to year one.
Typical modules
The degree is based on several compulsory and optional modules:
• Mathematics for Technology
• Contemporary Themes in Technology
• Professional and Academic Skills
• Individual Project
• Programming Skills and Statistics (option)
• Physics and Electronics (option)
Your future
• The curriculum is designed to instil a level of confidence and readiness that will enable you to progress onto year one your chosen degree.
Place of study: Llandaff Campus
Course length: One year full-time, with an additional 3-5 years of fulltime study required to complete the chosen degree programme
Entry requirements:
Typical offer: 64 UCAS Points
