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Computing Foundation at Oxford Brookes University - UCAS

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Oxford Brookes University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Do you want to pursue a degree in computing but lack the necessary qualifications? If so, our Computing Foundation course is for you. You will gain the knowledge and skills to progress to an undergraduate degree in computing including hands-on experience with the latest software. Our course covers: computing, mathematics, information technology, programming , networking and robotics. And you will gain skills in:

  • self-management
  • communication
  • problem solving
  • teamwork.
We teach mathematics at different levels and surgery sessions are available to help you to bridge any gaps. After successfully completed the course you can progress to any of our computing related degrees. There is a high demand for graduates in all areas of computing and a degree in computing is a great start to careers in:
  • software development
  • network security
  • computer applications
  • managing information
  • scientific research.

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

At Oxford Brookes we are delighted to welcome international students from across the world. We have information on how to apply to Oxford Brookes as an international applicant on our website. Please copy and paste this link into your browser https://www.brookes.ac.uk/Study/International-students/Applying-to-arriving/How-to-apply.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall. Reading 6.0. Writing 6.0. Listening 5.5. Speaking 5.5. Further information on our English language requirements can be found on our website.

If English is not your first language then, please see here for our requirements and accepted alternative English language qualifications

https://www.brookes.ac.uk/international/applying-to-arriving/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £1155 Module
Northern Ireland £1155 Module
Scotland £1155 Module
Wales £1155 Module

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students. Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
Computing Foundation at Oxford Brookes University - UCAS