Internationale Stiftung - Informatik

Foundation in Computer Science

An introduction to the world of IT and technology before progressing onto your chosen degree

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 Computing, 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.

Why a Foundation in Computer Science

The educational aims of the programme are to:

• Develop students’ fundamental knowledge and understanding of the relevant disciplinary elements in computer science and related fields
  
  
• Develop in students a broad range of transferable academic literacy, research and analytical skills to succeed in undergraduate study
  
  
• Ensure that students have attained the prescribed level of English language competence to succeed on specified Lancaster University undergraduate programmes in related fields
  
  
• Prepare students to operate effectively and autonomously within the framework of higher education
  
  
• Develop students’ graduate attributes to optimise future employability prospects in a global environment
  
  

Teaching and assessment

Teaching is delivered via a combination of small-group lectures and seminars, as part of individual and group-based coursework, and in tutorials relating to all of the above. Assessment is conducted by means of individual coursework (such as writing academic essays and research reports, and designing and delivering in-class presentations), group project presentations (written and oral), and examinations.

You will be encouraged throughout the course of your Foundation programme to undertake independent study to supplement what is being taught and learnt; to broaden your personal knowledge; and to develop subject-specific interests and specialisms.

All teaching is carried out in English.

Fees, funding/loans and scholarships

We set our fees on an annual basis.

As a guide, our tuition fees for the academic year 2023/24 are:

Foundation two semesters (October 2023 & January 2024): International €16,500 / EU €9,900

Foundation three semesters (October 2023): International €20,000 / EU €13,500

An annual increase of up to 5% of fees may occur.

At Lancaster University Leipzig we offer a range of scholarships and funding/loan options to our students to help cover the cost of tuition and/or living expenses.

Further information is provided by Lancaster University Leipzig.