The Foundation Year is designed for students who either do not meet the requirements for direct BSc entry (level of English, school qualifications, etc.) or would like to gain additional confidence and skills in their subject area and general academic practice prior to the start of their degree course.
The Foundation Year in Computer Science provides an introduction to the academic discipline of Computer Science, and guarantees progression to BSc (Hons) Computer Science or BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (subject to meeting the required criteria).
The programme can be completed in either 2 or 3 semesters, depending on existing academic qualifications and level of English. Upon successful completion you will progress seamlessly to the first year of your chosen degree at Lancaster University Leipzig.
Programme Overview
The educational aims of the programme are to:
develop students鈥� fundamental knowledge and understanding of the key disciplinary elements in Computer Science, as well as overlaps and interfaces with related fields
consolidate in students a broad range of transferable academic literacy, as well as research and analytical skills, in order to succeed at undergraduate study
ensure that students have attained the required level of English language proficiency to succeed on specified鈥疞ancaster University鈥痷ndergraduate degrees
prepare students to operate effectively and autonomously within the framework of higher education
develop students鈥� graduate attributes in order to optimize future employability prospects in a global work environment
There are two progression options available upon successful completion of the Foundation in Computer Science.
Visit their dedicated sections for more information on degree fees, modules and career opportunities.
January 2025
Lancaster University Leipzig
Strohsack Passage,
LEIPZIG,
Berlin,
04109, Germany
The language of instruction at Lancaster University Leipzig is English. To enter the international foundation year, you must be able to demonstrate you are suitably proficient in English.
IELTS Academic: 5.5 for 2 semesters Foundation with No band below 5.5
5.0 for 3 semesters Foundation with No band below 4.5
TOEFL iBT / Home Edition: 67 for 2 semesters Foundation (L, S - 17; R- 18; W - 20); 60 for 3 semesters Foundation (L - 11; S, W - 15; R - 8)
Pearson PTE Academic: 42 for 2 semesters Foundation, 36 for 3 semesters Foundation
International Baccalaureate (IB): 5 at SL English or 4 at HL English for 2 semesters Foundation; 4 at SL English or 3 at HL English for 3 semesters Foundation
