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Foundation Diploma and Diploma:
Computer Science*

Key facts: Foundation Diploma
Entry dates September 2010
Course length 4 terms
Progression to degree September 2011
Entry requirements Academic: Good high school grades or equivalent
English: IELTS 4.0 or equivalent; TOEFL 437 (123 computer-based test/41 internet-based test)
Age Students are normally 17 years old
Tuition fees £11,980

Key facts: Diploma
Entry dates January 2011
Course length 3 terms
Progression to degree September 2011
Entry requirements Academic: Good high school grades plus evidence of further study or equivalent
English: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent; TOEFL 510 (180 computer-based test/64 internet-based test)
Age Students are normally 17 years old
Tuition fees £8,985
Leading to the second year of the following degrees
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Games Computing

 Students working on computer games production

The Lincoln School of Computer Science

We are rated in the top third of all computing departments/schools in the country as voted by students themselves. This is a fantastic achievement for a relatively new School!

The Computer Science Foundation Diploma/Diploma programmes provide an intensive learning experience designed for students to progress with English Language and academic subject matter ready for year two entry.

In term one Foundation Diploma students will develop English Language and academic skills to ensure they have the ability to move onto the Diploma level modules. This will include an emphasis on skills for computing and on the development of necessary mathematical competence.

In term two, students join the Diploma programme, which provides them with specialist skills and academic development in Computer Science. This is done by encouraging an effective knowledge base and using contemporary case studies. The combination of conceptual knowledge and its reality check through case studies is advanced during the following two terms.

Example modules

  • English Language Diploma Skills for Science
  • Fundamentals of Computing
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Information Systems
  • Data Structure and Algorithms
  • Maths for Computing
  • Problem Solving
  • Games Studies

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