International Year Zero in Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Key facts
- Level
- Foundation
- Subject
- Computer Science
- Duration
- 2 or 3 terms
- Study mode
- Full time
- Tuition fee
- £13,995 per year
- Intakes
- January 2027, April 2027, September 2027
Course overview
International Year Zero in Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at University of Kent. A study-preparation (pathway) programme run with Oxford International that prepares international students for degree study; the curriculum lists the degrees it leads to. Routes: 2 terms (Intensive) or 3 terms pathway study. Campus: Canterbury Campus, Kent. 2026-27 International Year Zero tuition: 2-terms – £13,995 GBP£18,595 GBP Listed through Oxford International, the university's pathway and recruitment partner.
What you will study
Modules: English for Academic Purposes (IFP); Digital Design; Introduction to Computer Programming; Introduction to Computer Science; Quantitative Research Methods & Statistics
Progression degrees (after passing the pathway at the required level):
- BSc (Hons) Software Engineering: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/3719/software-engineering
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/124/computer-science
Oxford International course page: https://www.oxfordinternational.com/courses/detail/pathway-university-of-kent-international-year-zero-in-computing-engineering-and-mathematical-sciences/
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
IGCSE / GCSE / O-Level: 5 passes with grade 4 minimum or grade C, including native language or UCAS points 24 IB diploma with a minimum of 24 points; we also welcome applications from IB certificate students who achieved 4s in all subjects English: IELTS 3-terms : 5.5 (with no individual score lower than 5.5) 2-terms : 6.0 (with no individual score lower than 5.5) Oxford ELLT 3-terms : 5 (with no less than 5 in each skill) 2-terms : 6 (with no less than 5 in each skill)
English language
IELTS 5.5
Minimum in each skill (IELTS): Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Listening 5.5
Scholarships for this course
Oxford International Pathway Scholarship (Kent)
£6,500
University of Kent Progression Scholarship
16% of tuition fees
Course details come from the university and can change. Always check the official course page before you apply.