Engineering & Computing

Course Overview

The University Foundation Programme (UFP) Engineering & Computing Foundation Pathway is an intensive one year foundation course, which will prepare you for a wide range of Engineering and Computing bachelor degrees.

The UFP Engineering and Computing foundation course allows students to develop a strong grounding in relevant scientific subjects. This begins by developing their technical skills and encouraging an analytical approach to problem solving. The course covers all the essential topics needed to make a strong start on any technology-based degree course.

As a growing sector worldwide, there has never been more demand for engineering and computing graduates. Whilst science evolves rapidly and computer systems become essential to everyday interactions, technical skills are becoming invaluable.

Course Modules

During the first term, students study three minor modules alongside a mandatory Introductory Physics minor module. In terms 2 and 3, students choose three major modules from a selection of subjects.

Please note that this pathway is not available as a 6-month intense pathway.

Teaching, Facilities and Assessment

The Engineering and Computing foundation course is continually assessed, thus removing the pressure of an end of year examination. There will be mid-term examinations throughout the course and an end-of-term examination for each module. In addition, students are required to complete coursework and practical physics laboratory and computer laboratory sessions. We offer a university approved syllabus which fully prepares students for their undergraduate studies. Our teachers are highly qualified and are specialists in their field. The exceptional standard of education allows students to make a smooth transition to undergraduate degree level.

Our facilities include a fully equipped computer laboratory and a university grade custom built Physics laboratory.

Degree Course Subjects

Our foundation course offers progression to almost all Engineering & Computing university degree courses including:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Building Engineering
• Building Surveying
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Construction Management
• Cyber Security
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Systems Engineering
• Mathematics
• Mathematics & Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Mineral Engineering
• Multimedia Technology
• Networks Engineering
• Quantity Surveying
• Software Engineering
• Telecommunications Engineering

University Destinations

One of the unique aspects of the UFP Science & Pharmacy Foundation Course is the very high level of individual support and advice that students receive. David Game College Group have a proven track record of placing our students in top-ranking universities including:

• University College London (UCL)
• King’s College, London
• University of Manchester
• University of Nottingham
• The University of Sheffield
• University of Liverpool
• University of Reading
• University of Southampton
• University of Brighton
• University of Portsmouth
• Kingston University, London

Entry Requirements

We require all applicants to hold 5 passes at UK GCSE or IGCSE (or international equivalent) at Grades C/4 or better. Two of these must be in Mathematics and English. If a student holds a recent IELTS pass with an overall result of 5.5 or above with no individual modules scoring lower than 5, this can be taken in lieu of a GCSE in English. In addition, we expect students wishing to follow the Science Pathway to also have achieved a grade C/4 or higher in either combined science subjects or individually in any science subjects they intend to study as majors on the UFP.

Application process

Apply

Complete our Application form and Medical and SEN declaration form, and send it to us with a copy of your passport and certificates/transcripts of your academic results.

Interview

If you meet the entry requirements, we’ll invite you for an interview so we can learn more about you, your goals, and your potential, and you can meet us and learn more about studying at LILA* College.

Welcome to the family!

We’ll offer you a place or let you know why your application was unsuccessful within two working days. Once you’ve accepted the offer and paid your deposit, we’ll start the visa sponsorship process (if applicable) and get ready to welcome you!

Other University Foundation Programmes available…

When studying your University Foundation Programme with LILA* College, you can choose from the following foundation pathways detailed below depending on popularity and student volume: