Computing
Foundation in Computing
Program Overview
This programme is designed to allow you to follow ambitions in either computing or mathematics discipline, choosing from a range of progression options in the School of Computing and Mathematics.
Duration
- Two Semesters
Intakes
- September 2023
- January 2024
Location
- Keele University International College
Study a computing degree at Keele and you’ll learn the underpinning theories of software, hardware and computing techniques – and how to apply them in the real world. You’ll learn to use technology to create new opportunities and to solve a wide range of problems, benefiting every aspect of society from the home to business, government and beyond.
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Foundation in Computing:
Semester 1:
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication 1 [KIC-00001]
- Numerical Techniques 1 [KIC-00013]
- Principles of ICT [KIC-00025]
- Programming techniques [KIC-00037]
Semester 2:
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication 1 [KIC-00001]
- Numerical Techniques 2 [KIC-00047]
- Business Information systems [KIC-00039]
- Practical Methods in Science and Technology [KIC-00041]
- Computer Science (BSc Hons)
- Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (BSc Hons)
- Computer Science (Cyber Security) (BSc Hons)
- Computer Science (Games) (BSc Hons)
- Computer Science (Software Engineering) (BSc Hons)
- Computer Science (Web and App Development) (BSc Hons)
- Computer Science and Mathematics (BSc Hons)
- Data Science (BSc Hons)
- Mathematics (BSc Hons)
- Mathematics (Applied Mathematics) (BSc Hons)
- Mathematics (Pure Mathematics) (BSc Hons)
- Mathematics (with Statistics) (BSc Hons)
Please visit each degree page to get more in-depth information and full list of modules for Year One, Two and Three.
Every PC within the School of Computing and Mathematics has the current hardware and software needed for all modules on the degree programme and provide both Microsoft Windows and the Linux operating system.
- The School of Computing and Mathematics was established over 40 years ago and is recognised today as being at the forefront of computer science education and research.
- World-class research in key areas of software engineering, medicine and health, smart energy and engineering.
- Academics specialise in a wide variety of branches of computing and mathematics, together with a number of postgraduate students and researchers.
96% of Keele graduates were in a job or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE, 2017).
Recent Keele graduates have gone to work for companies as diverse as Apple, BAE Systems, Barclays, Capgemini, EA Games, Experian, Microsoft and the Ministry of Defence.