Science, Engineering and Computing

University of Leeds
UK
Provided by: ucas

Program Summary

This International Foundation Year pathway leads to a diverse range of science-related undergraduate degrees at the University of Leeds. Across two semesters you will study core and subject-specific modules which are carefully tailored for your academic development and chosen area of study.

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You can start your studies with a UKVI approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.

The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.

  • IELTS Academic for UKVI
  • Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
  • Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
  • LanguageCert Academic SELT
  • PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
  • Study Group English Language Preparation (Online)

English language*: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in writing)

Academic: Good High School graduation grades (see the table below)

Age: 18+ at the start of International Year One

Nationality: Course is only available to overseas students (non-UK and non-EU)

*The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ. If you do not need a Tier 4 visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.


English language*: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing)

Academic: Good High School graduation grades (see table below)

Age: Students are usually 17 years of age

Nationality: Course is only available to overseas students (non-UK and non-EU)

COUNTRY SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CountryAcademic qualification
BahrainTawjahiya with an average grade of 80% or above, including relevant subjects.
Bangladesh

Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.75 overall (Relevant subjects GPA 3.5 if required)

(Note 1: Maths at HSC is required for Science, Engineering & Computing
(Note 2: For Business, Law and Social Studies if student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths accepted at SSC at GPA 3.5).

BrazilEnsino Medio in a minimum of 5 subjects with an average grade of 6.9 - 5.0.
BruneiCambridge O level at grades 1-6, in a minimum of 5 subjects.
ChinaSH2 (Gao Er) with 75% average across the year in a minimum of 5 academic subjects or SH3 (Gao San) with 70% average across the year in a minimum of 4 academic subjects.
ColombiaBachillerato in 5 relevant subjects including Maths at grade B or above and ICFES in 4 relevant subjects including Maths grade 60% or above.
GhanaWest African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate grades 1-6 or A-C in 4 or more subjects.
Hong Kong

Form 5 (Top Schools): Pass in 4 relevant subjects. Form 5 (other schools): 5% on top of the pass mark in relevant academic subjects.

HKDSE: 322 in relevant subjects (2 in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths/other numerate Pass)

IndiaStandard 10+1 at 70% or above. Standard 10+2 at 55% or above. 50% minimum required for relevant subjects.
IndonesiaSMU 2 at grade 7.0 or SMU3 at grade 6.5 in 5 relevant subjects.
IranHigh School Diploma with a GPA of 14/20 in relevant subjects.
IraqAdadiyah at grades of 50% or above in 5 relevant subjects.
JapanUpper Secondary School Leaving Certificate: Senior 3/ Year 12: overall average 70% OR 3.0/5.0 or Senior 2/ Year 11: overall average 75% OR 4.0/5.0
JordanTawjihi with an average of grade of 80% or above including relevant subjects.
KazakhstanAttestat (Grade 11) with grades of 4 or 5.
KenyaKenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades C to D in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects.
KoreaSH3: Grade D/60%-69%/ Rank 6 or SH2: Grade C/70%-79%/ Rank 5. Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ including relevant subjects
KuwaitShahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama with an average grade of 80% or above, including relevant subjects.
LibyaSecondary Education Certificate with an average grade of 80% of above.
MalaysiaSPM school: Form 5, Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths
MexicoSuccessful completion of Bachillerato with average grade of 75% or above.
MoroccoDiplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12
MyanmarBasic Education High school Matriculation with a minimum grade of 60% in 5 relevant subjects.
NigeriaWest African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more subjects.
OmanThanawiya Amma with an average grade of 80% or above, including relevant subjects, with no score less than 70%.
PakistanHigher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/ Intermediate Certificate / Polytechnic Diploma at grades 3.0-5.0 or 60% or above or Year 11 at grades 75% or above. 50% minimum required for relevant subjects. Year 11 is not eligible for progression to some Business degree options.
SingaporeSecondary 4: Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths
QatarThanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade of 80% or above in relevant subjects or QSSC in 5 subjects, with 3 in Advanced Level, all at grades A-C.
Russia & ChechnyaAttestat (11th grade) with GPA of 4.0 or above.
Saudi ArabiaTawjihi with average grade of 80% or above including relevant subjects, no score less than 70% in relevant subjects.
Singapore

Secondary 4 (O or A Level programme) : Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects . Singapore/Cambridge O level - A-C required in 5 or more subjects.

IP (Integrated Programme) Pass with Grade B average overall and 5 subjects including relevant subjects

Sri LankaSri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) with at least 6 O Levels at Grade B or above / at least 2 A levels at C or above.
TaiwanSH3 / Year 12 60% 'good' grades or SH2 / Year 11 70% ‘outstanding’ grades . 3 Year JCD: 60%.
TanzaniaEast Africa Certificate/Cambridge Overseas School Certificate/Certificate of Secondary Education grades 1 - 6 in 4 or more subjects.
ThailandMathayom Suska 5 with GPA of 2.5 or above or Mathayom Suska 6 with GPA of 2.0 or above with at least 2.0 required for Maths and Science subjects. 
TurkeyDevlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 65% overall with minimum 60% in relevant subjects.
UAETawjihiyya with an average grade of 80% or above in relevant subject, with no socre lower than 70% in relevant subjects.
UgandaUgandan Certificate of Education grades 1 - 6 in 4 or more subjects or Ugandan Advanced Certificate.
UkraineAttestat (11th grade) with GPA of 7.0 or above.
VietnamSecondary School Graduation/Year 12 (Bang Tu Tai) /National University Entrance Examination with a GPA of 7.0 or above, with a minimum of 7.0 for Maths and Science subjects. Year 11 with a GPA of 7.5 overall and 7.5 for Maths and Science subjects. Year 11 is not eligible for progression to some Business degree options.
Other qualifications
The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) and the Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate)26 points
IGCSE/GCSE/O-Level5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects (excluding native language) with a C in Maths. New grades 9-4 in English and Maths.
A/AS levels80 UCAS points
USAGrade 11: 3.0 (85%) or Grade 12: 2.75 (80%) with minimum 4 academic subjects including relevant subjects at the same overall GPA. GED: 600 overall in 4 academic subjects (with minimum 150 in each subject)
Canada and AustraliaSuccessful completion of Year 11 with equivalent grades to the GCSE/IGCSE requirements

* The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ. If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.

If you are applying to study in the UK under the Student visa route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application.


Age17+
Duration10 weeks​​
Fees£3,500​​
IntakesNovember/January/May
Term dates11/11/2024 - 21/02/2025
13/01/2025 - 21/03/2025
12/05/2025 - 18/07/2025

English language entry requirements

Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent

4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills)

English language exit requirements

Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent

5.0 overall (minimum 5.0 in writing, no other skills less than 4.0)

Accepted tests

English Language Preparation Online for International Foundation Year

10 weeks:

Accepted Test Required score 
IELTS Academic UKVI 4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills)
Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVIISE I Merit overall (ISE I Merit in writing and ISE I Pass in all other skills)

In addition to Academic IELTS, we accept the following UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for these programmes.

  • Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI

Our admission team will be able to advise further on the required scores for each test. 

We help students join any of the following scholarship programs provided by the ministry of education by completing their registration,