IFP in Computing

International Foundation Programme in Computing

Perfect for students who want to progress to a degree such as Computer Science after their Foundation Programme.

All students study a variety of English language modules which help prepare you for academic study in the UK. Our main focus is to teach you a range of skills so you can research and construct academic assignments in English. In addition, you will make and deliver presentations to other students, and practice note-taking skills to prepare you for university lectures.

In addition, all students undertake a module in Foundation Maths during the first part of the course, which is a requirement of all our university partners. 

For the IFP in Computing Pathway, you will also study Introduction to Computing and Introduction to Programming modules to give you specific subject knowledge which will prepare you for your university undergraduate courses. 

Below are the modules which you will cover during your time on the International Foundation Programme. At the end of the course you will take an Introduction to Computing exam, and complete a coursework project for the Introduction to Programming module.

Introduction to Computing

• Introduction to Computer Systems and Hardware
• Introduction to Application Software and System Software
• Internal Components of Computer Hardware
• Computer Processors
• Storage Devices and Input and Output Devices
• Data Representation
• Number Representation
• Image and Sound Representation
• Digital Logic
• Computer Networks
• Network Topologies and the Internet
• Cultural, Ethical, Legal Issues relating to Computing

Introduction to Programming

• Introduction to the IDE, VB Properties and creating a GUI
• Introduction to Data Types and Sequential Programming
• Introduction to the Programming Construct of Iteration and Fixed Loops
• Introduction to the Programming Construct of Selection
• Introduction to Conditional Loops and Data Validation
• Project Definition and Design
• Assignment Case-Study
• Final Assignment