International Foundation Programme for Computer Science
University of London
International Foundation Programme for Computer Science
Offered by the University of London
Get degree-ready
On successful completion of this programme, students will be offered a place on the UoL online BSc Computer Science degree on Coursera
6 - 36 months
Complete the course in as little as six months - or study at a pace that suits you, with up to three years to complete the programme.
Build the skills you need
Develop the independence to study at degree level and the confidence and skills to pursue a computer science degree.
100% online
Lecture videos, live sessions, group feedback sessions, and connection with instructors and peers.
Student experience
What’s it like to study the International Foundation Programme for Computer Science on Coursera?
Leveraging Coursera’s online education platform to deliver the programme curriculum allows the University of London to offer you Coursera features such as interactive video transcription, in-course note taking and seamless learning across multiple devices.
You’ll be supported to study by your assigned online tutor, providing feedback at key moments of the course and answering questions through discussion forums and Zoom sessions.
You’ll benefit from the expertise and oversight of module leaders, who keep an active presence and attend to the academic needs of the cohort.
You’ll enjoy an interactive online induction to the University of London, including an online library orientation module that’ll guide you through all the different resources and tools to help you study.
Like any other student at the University of London, you’ll be able to access a wealth of services including the world’s oldest fully online library and the careers service. You can also sharpen your study skills via the Skills Hub, or request on-demand academic support via the Studiosity platform.